The Farmer in the Dell(1936)
The story of an Iowa farmer "forced" to become a Hollywood star
An Iowa farmer's wife makes him move to Hollywood so their daughter can become a star.
Movie: The Farmer in the Dell
Top 10 Billed Cast
Pa Boyer
Adie Boyer
Ma Boyer
Chester Hart
Davy Davenport
Gloria Wilson
Maud Durant
Nicky Ranovitch
Bill Crosby
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