County Fair (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film
Released in 1950, County Fair is a drama film directed by William Beaudine, running about 76 minutes. “TAKE TIME OUT...FOR HAPPINESS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Ma" Ryan, who runs a burger stand at the county fair, asks daughter Loretta to put a bet on a horse that Loretta's boyfriend Tommy is riding. Unfortunately, Loretta mistakenly places the bet on the wrong horse. When she discovers her error she tries to get the cashier to exchange the ticket for the horse she wanted, but the cashier refuses. Peter Brennan, standing in back of her in line, buys the ticket for the horse Loretta wants and then exchanges it with her. It turns out that Peter is from a wealthy family that owns racehorses, and Peter is a horse trainer himself. He soon begins to fall for Loretta, and Tommy doesn't like it one bit. Complications ensue.
Who’s in it. County Fair stars Rory Calhoun as Peter Brennan, Jane Nigh as Loretta Ryan, Florence Bates as Nora 'Ma' Ryan and Rory Mallinson as Grattan, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch County Fair page.
If you liked it. Fans of County Fair tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch County Fair (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for County Fair change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in County Fair?
- County Fair stars Rory Calhoun, Jane Nigh, Florence Bates, Rory Mallinson and Milton Kibbee.
- When was County Fair released?
- County Fair was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.