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The Farmer in the Dell is a 1936 American comedy film directed by Ben Holmes from a screenplay by Sam Mintz and John Grey, adapted from Phil Stong's 1935 novel, which was similarly titled, Farmer in the Dell. The film was premiered by RKO Radio Pictures in New York City on March 6, 1936, and released widely later that month on March 27. It stars Fred Stone, Jean Parker, and Esther Dale.
Original Release
03/27/1936
US Release
03/27/1936
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Fred Stone | Ernest 'Pa' Boyer / Pa Boyer |
| Jean Parker | Adie Boyer |
| Esther Dale | Louella 'Ma' Boyer / Ma Boyer |
| Moroni Olsen | Chester Hart |
| Frank Albertson | Davy Davenport |
| Maxine Jennings | Maud Durant |
| Ray Mayer | Spike |
| Lucille Ball | Gloria Wilson |
| Rafael Corio | Nicky Ranovitch |
| Frank Jenks | Bill Crosby |
Directors
Writers
Philip Stong, Sam Mintz, John Grey
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Fred Stone | Ernest 'Pa' Boyer / Pa Boyer |
| Jean Parker | Adie Boyer |
| Esther Dale | Louella 'Ma' Boyer / Ma Boyer |
| Moroni Olsen | Chester Hart |
| Frank Albertson | Davy Davenport |
| Maxine Jennings | Maud Durant |
| Ray Mayer | Spike |
| Lucille Ball | Gloria Wilson |
| Rafael Corio | Nicky Ranovitch |
| Frank Jenks | Bill Crosby |
| Spencer Charters | Milkman |
| Oscar Apfel | H.F. Davis |
| Margaret Armstrong | Iowa Neighbor |
| Vernon Downing | Rowland Jamison |
| Fern Emmett | Apartment Manager |
| Harrison Greene | Studio Executive |
| Eddie Hart | Eric, Chauffeur |
| Reed Howes | Assistant Director |
| Edward Keane | Robert F. 'Bob' Heath |
| Tony Martin | Studio Reception Clerk |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Robert Sisk | Producer |
