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The Farmer's Daughter (1962)

1962-01-14 · 1h 0m · EN
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Young Swedish-American Katrin "Katie" Holstrom leaves her family farm in Minnesota, headed for nursing school. After her tuition money runs out, she is forced to take a job as a maid in the home of Congressman Glenn Morley. Holstrom endears herself to the genteel Morley, and begins to show a surprising aptitude for politics herself. She launches a campaign for Congress, and, as right-wing reactionaries plot against her, a romance develops.

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Fielder CookDirector

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Lee RemickLee RemickKatrin HolstromPeter LawfordPeter LawfordGlen MorleyCharles BickfordCharles BickfordClancyCornelia Otis SkinnerCornelia Otis SkinnerMrs. MorleyJerome CowanJerome CowanFinleyMilton SelzerMilton SelzerAdolphMurray HamiltonMurray HamiltonNordickThomas ChalmersThomas ChalmersJohnsonMike RoadMike RoadPolitician (uncredited)

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Genre affinityComedy · Tv MovieDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference327065Actor preference57586 · 641925 · 160593Country preferenceUs

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What is The Farmer's Daughter about?

Young Swedish-American Katrin "Katie" Holstrom leaves her family farm in Minnesota, headed for nursing school. After her tuition money runs out, she is forced to take a job as a maid in the home of Congressman Glenn Morley. Holstrom endears herself to the genteel Morley, and begins to show a surprising aptitude for politics herself. She launches a campaign for Congress, and, as right-wing reactionaries plot against her, a romance develops.

How long is The Farmer's Daughter?

The Farmer's Daughter has a runtime of 60 minutes.