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Musical Romance starring Jeanne Crain (Letter to Three Wives; Man Without a Star) & Dana Andrews (Laura; The Best Years of Our Lives; Beyond a Reasonable Doubt; Battle of the Bulge), which features a superb score from Rodgers & Hammerstein.
In Middle America, the farm family Frake, Pa with his prize hog, Ma, with her spiked mincemeat, along with winsome daughter Margy (Crain) & yearning son, Wayne (Dick Haymes) head for the Iowa State Fair. On the first day, both Margy and brother Wayne meet attractive new flames; so does father's prize hog, Blue Boy. As the fair proceeds, so do the romances; but what happens when the fair closes....will they have to separate ?.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Although Amazon only describes this version as the 1945 film of State Fair, which is on disc 1, the 'special features' disc contains the 1962 film in its entirety, with the commentary from Pat Boone as stated (though there are sometimes long gaps in this). I just thought that I should make this clear as it is not obvious in the description.
As for the films, well I find that I like both versions for different reasons and cannot decide between them. If you want to compare the two versions then this two disc special edition is definitely the one to buy, as all other releases just contain the 1945 film. Although I find this musical slightly more lighthearted than some of the others by Rodgers and Hammerstein, the songs and music are beautiful as always.
As for the films, well I find that I like both versions for different reasons and cannot decide between them. If you want to compare the two versions then this two disc special edition is definitely the one to buy, as all other releases just contain the 1945 film. Although I find this musical slightly more lighthearted than some of the others by Rodgers and Hammerstein, the songs and music are beautiful as always.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Step back in time to the good old state fair, October 7, 2005
"State Fair" is a folksy little musical from Rogers and Hammerstein. As the story opens, the Frake family is leaving their farm to go to the grand Iowa state fair. Dad Abel is entering his prize hog in competition, Mother Melissa is hoping her mincemeat will win a prize, and kids Wayne and Margy are looking for love. They both meet special someones at the fair, but what will happen when the fair closes?
Jeanne Crain and Dick Haymes are just great as the sweet and wholesome siblings, full of clean-cut country charm. They sing their way down the midway with tunes like, "It Might as Well be Spring" and "It's a Grand Night for Singing." The lovely Vivian Blaine plays the sophisticated singer that catches Wayne's eye, and Dana Andrews is the reporter who sweeps Margy off her feet. It's all as predictable as can be, and yet it's fun instead of sappy. The stars are beautiful and talented, the songs hearken back to a gentler time, the technicolour is vibrant, and the old-fashioned fun of the summer fair is contagious. Turn your way-back machine to 1945 and enjoy this nostalgic family film.
"State Fair" is a folksy little musical from Rogers and Hammerstein. As the story opens, the Frake family is leaving their farm to go to the grand Iowa state fair. Dad Abel is entering his prize hog in competition, Mother Melissa is hoping her mincemeat will win a prize, and kids Wayne and Margy are looking for love. They both meet special someones at the fair, but what will happen when the fair closes?
Jeanne Crain and Dick Haymes are just great as the sweet and wholesome siblings, full of clean-cut country charm. They sing their way down the midway with tunes like, "It Might as Well be Spring" and "It's a Grand Night for Singing." The lovely Vivian Blaine plays the sophisticated singer that catches Wayne's eye, and Dana Andrews is the reporter who sweeps Margy off her feet. It's all as predictable as can be, and yet it's fun instead of sappy. The stars are beautiful and talented, the songs hearken back to a gentler time, the technicolour is vibrant, and the old-fashioned fun of the summer fair is contagious. Turn your way-back machine to 1945 and enjoy this nostalgic family film.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I bought this video for my grandparents who always said it was their favourite film. They asked me to sit and watch it with them (and to be honest, I couldn't muster up much enthusiasm).
But I loved it. It was wholesome family viewing and I have watched it a few times since.
And I am a 30 year old fun loving girl! So a must-see for all ages.
But I loved it. It was wholesome family viewing and I have watched it a few times since.
And I am a 30 year old fun loving girl! So a must-see for all ages.
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State Fair has a simpleness and wholesomeness that it is a treat to...
(THE FILM)The Frakes - father Abel Frake, mother Melinda Frake, and young adult children Wayne Frake and Margy Frake - are an Iowa farm family getting ready to go to the multi-day... Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. F. husseiny
Dvd
Purchased as a Christmas gift, it contained many of the songs etc that my friend knew and loved. A lovely item
Published 5 months ago by sandy
Lovely film
A really enjoyable film. First rate DVD set
The DVD is packed with lots of extras
The DVD is packed with lots of extras
Published 21 months ago by Mr. A. Buckle
State Fair Sing-a-long version.
As soon as the first scene opened with old Dave Miller driving his battered, mud-splattered truck, singing "Our State Fair is a great state fair", and with farmland all around him,... Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2010 by KatyC
Excellant Movie
Well i bought this DVD purely because i saw Pat Boone at one of his Concerts in Australia and they showed videoclips of State Fair. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2010 by Mr. D. Steele
State Fair - 1945 version
State Fair - 1945 version
This is the second of three versions of essentially the same story. Read more
This is the second of three versions of essentially the same story. Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2009 by Dr. H. A. Jones
State Fair 2
State Fair is one of the great musicals from the great duo Rodgers and Hammerstien it is magnificently iterpretade b y the actors in it and show sthe life of an american family... Read more
Published on 25 May 2007 by John Fenech
Catherine's Review
I don't have this video at present but I have heard good reports about it and people have said that the songs are very good in it. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2004 by "cmccolgan403"
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