“Kid Dynamite” is a 1943 American musical comedy film directed by Wallace Fox and starring the comedy duo Leo Gorcey and Huntz Hall, also known as the Dead End Kids or East Side Kids. The film follows the misadventures of the East Side Kids as they try to help a washed-up boxer, who they believe is Kid Dynamite, make a comeback in the ring.

The story begins with the East Side Kids getting into trouble with the law, as usual. They are sent to work on a farm as punishment, where they meet a former heavyweight boxing champion named Slapsie Maxie Rosenbloom. The kids decide to help Slapsie Maxie by training him to fight again and get back in the ring as Kid Dynamite.

Things get complicated when the real Kid Dynamite, played by boxer Max Baer, shows up and the East Side Kids have to convince him to take a dive in the upcoming fight, so Slapsie Maxie can win and become a champion once again. Meanwhile, the kids get into more trouble with the law and have to outsmart a gang of criminals who are trying to fix the fight.

In the end, Slapsie Maxie wins the fight and becomes a champion once again, while the East Side Kids learn the importance of hard work and determination. “Kid Dynamite” is a fun and entertaining film that showcases the talents of the Dead End Kids and features some exciting boxing scenes.

Directors:
Wallace Fox

Writer:
Paul Ernst, Gerald Schnitzer, Morey Amsterdam

Stars:
Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Bobby Jordan

“Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair” is a 1952 American comedy film directed by Charles Lamont and starring Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride as the titular characters, Ma and Pa Kettle. The film is the third installment in the “Ma and Pa Kettle” series.

The story follows the adventures of the Kettle family as they head to the State Fair. Along the way, they encounter a number of mishaps and misunderstandings, including a stolen pig, a runaway ferris wheel, and a case of mistaken identity. Meanwhile, Pa Kettle enters a tobacco-spitting contest and wins, earning him a prize of $200.

At the fair, the Kettles get caught up in a number of contests and competitions, including a cooking contest in which Ma Kettle’s apple pie wins first prize. However, they soon discover that the contest was rigged, and the prize money has been stolen.

With the help of their friend, the local sheriff, the Kettles set out to track down the thieves and recover the stolen money. Their investigation leads them to a group of con artists who have been cheating at various contests and stealing the prize money.

In the end, the Kettles manage to foil the con artists’ plans and recover the stolen money, and they return home victorious. The film ends with the Kettles relaxing on their porch, enjoying the fruits of their labor and reminiscing about their adventures at the fair.

Directors:
Charles Barton

Writer:
Martin Ragaway, Leonard Stern, Jack Henley

Stars:
Marjorie Main, Percy Kilbride, James Best

“Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town” is a 1950 comedy film directed by Charles Lamont and starring Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride as the titular characters, Ma and Pa Kettle.

In the film, Ma and Pa Kettle, a poor and uneducated rural couple, win a contest for the most children in the United States. The prize is a trip to New York City, where they plan to visit their cousin, but they end up getting lost and staying at a fancy hotel by accident.

While staying at the hotel, the Kettles cause all sorts of chaos and confusion, much to the dismay of the staff and guests. They also encounter a variety of colorful characters, including a snobbish socialite who takes a liking to Pa Kettle, and a con man who tries to swindle them out of their prize money.

Despite the challenges, Ma and Pa Kettle manage to navigate their way through the big city and eventually make it to their cousin’s home. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about honesty, kindness, and the importance of family.

Overall, “Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town” is a charming and lighthearted comedy that showcases the lovable and eccentric characters that made the Kettle family a popular fixture in American pop culture during the mid-20th century.

Directors:
Charles Lamont

Writer:
Betty MacDonald, Martin Ragaway, Leonard Stern

Stars:
Marjorie Main, Percy Kilbride, Richard Long

“Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm” is a 1951 American comedy film directed by Edward Sedgwick and starring Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride. It is the third installment in the “Ma and Pa Kettle” film series.

The film follows the adventures of the Kettle family as they try to adjust to life on their farm after being away for a while. Ma and Pa Kettle (played by Main and Kilbride) are trying to make ends meet, but things get complicated when their old friend, George (played by Richard Long), shows up with his fiancee, Kim (played by Meg Randall).

Kim’s wealthy parents are opposed to the marriage, and George hopes that the Kettles can help him convince them that he’s a good match for their daughter. Meanwhile, Pa Kettle is busy trying to win a corn-growing competition with his giant ears of corn, and the family has to deal with a mischievous goat that keeps getting into their garden.

As the story unfolds, Ma and Pa Kettle do their best to help George and Kim, while also dealing with their own challenges on the farm. The film features a mix of slapstick comedy and heartwarming moments, as the Kettles navigate the ups and downs of rural life.

In the end, the Kettles are able to resolve their various problems and live happily ever after on the farm. “Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm” is a charming and entertaining film that will appeal to fans of classic comedy and rural Americana.

Directors:
Edward Sedgwick

Writer:
Jack Henley, Betty MacDonald

Stars:
Marjorie Main, Percy Kilbride, Richard Long

“Ma and Pa Kettle at Home” is a classic American comedy film released in 1954, directed by Charles Lamont and starring Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride. The film follows the Kettle family, a rural farming couple who live with their many children and animals in a dilapidated house in the countryside.

The movie starts with Ma Kettle winning a jingle-writing contest for a brand of soap, which earns the family a brand new house, complete with modern conveniences. However, the Kettles quickly realize that they are not used to such luxury and struggle to adapt to their new surroundings.

Meanwhile, their neighbor, Birdie Hicks, and her scheming husband, George, try to swindle the Kettles out of their new home. They use various tactics to try and scare the family away, including hiring a fake ghost and planting evidence that makes it look like the Kettles’ new house is built on a cursed Indian burial ground.

Despite these challenges, Ma and Pa Kettle remain determined to keep their new home, and with the help of their children and some clever strategies, they manage to outsmart the Hicks and keep their house.

The film is a lighthearted comedy that celebrates the simplicity and perseverance of rural life, and it remains a beloved classic to this day.

Directors:
Charles Lamont

Writer:
Kay Lenard, Betty MacDonald

Stars:
Marjorie Main, Percy Kilbride, Alan Mowbray

“Ma and Pa Kettle” is a 1949 American comedy film directed by Charles Lamont and starring Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride as the title characters, Ma and Pa Kettle. The film is the first installment in the “Ma and Pa Kettle” film series.

The film follows Ma and Pa Kettle, a rural couple who live on a dilapidated farm with their fifteen children. Despite their chaotic and hardscrabble existence, the Kettles are a close-knit family who stick together through thick and thin.

When a city slicker named Mr. Parker (Richard Long) comes to town and offers to buy the Kettle’s land for a rock-bottom price, Ma and Pa Kettle initially jump at the opportunity to make some quick cash. However, they soon realize that Parker’s true intentions are not entirely honorable, and that their land is worth much more than he is offering.

Throughout the film, Ma and Pa Kettle use their wits and their down-home charm to outsmart Parker and his scheming associates. Along the way, they rely on the help of their neighbors and friends, including their son Tom (Russell Johnson), to foil Parker’s plans and protect their beloved homestead.

In the end, Ma and Pa Kettle emerge victorious, having saved their farm and their family from the clutches of unscrupulous land speculators. The film ends on a heartwarming note, with the Kettles gathered together around the dinner table, grateful for the love and support of their tight-knit community.

Directors:
Charles Lamont

Writer:
Al Lewis, Betty Mac, Donald, Herb Margolis

Stars:
Marjorie Main, Percy Kilbride, Richard Long

“Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki” is a 1953 American comedy film directed by Lee Sholem and starring Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride as the title characters, Ma and Pa Kettle. The film is the fifth installment in the “Ma and Pa Kettle” film series.

The film follows Ma and Pa Kettle as they win a trip to Hawaii in a contest, and bring their fifteen children along with them. The Kettle family’s arrival in Hawaii causes a series of mishaps and misunderstandings, as they struggle to adjust to the unfamiliar surroundings and customs of the island.

While in Hawaii, the Kettles encounter a wealthy businessman named Morgan (Raymond Burr), who takes an interest in their large family and offers to help them out financially. However, Morgan’s true intentions are not entirely altruistic, and the Kettles soon find themselves caught up in a web of deception and greed.

Throughout the film, Ma and Pa Kettle rely on their wits and their strong family bond to navigate the challenges they face in Hawaii. Along the way, they make new friends, learn important lessons about life and love, and of course, get into plenty of hilarious hijinks.

In the end, Ma and Pa Kettle manage to outsmart Morgan and emerge victorious, proving once again that with a little bit of luck and a lot of love, anything is possible.

Directors:
Lee Sholem

Writer:
Jack Henley, Harry Clork, Elwood Ullman

Stars:
Marjorie Main, Percy Kilbride, Lori Nelson

“Ma and Pa Kettle on Vacation” is a 1953 American comedy film directed by Charles Lamont and starring Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride. It is the third film in the Ma and Pa Kettle series, which was based on characters from the novel “The Egg and I” by Betty MacDonald.

The movie follows Ma and Pa Kettle as they go on vacation to the beach with their 15 children. They rent a rundown cottage and soon find themselves caught up in a series of misadventures. Among their misadventures is an encounter with a con artist who tries to sell them a phony oil well. They also meet a wealthy couple who take a liking to the Kettles and invite them to their estate for a fancy dinner party. Ma and Pa, unused to such sophistication, find themselves out of their depth.

Meanwhile, their eldest daughter, Rosie, falls in love with a lifeguard named Rodney. Rodney’s father is a wealthy businessman who disapproves of the relationship, but Ma and Pa Kettle are determined to help the young couple. They hatch a plan to win over Rodney’s father by pretending to be wealthy themselves.

Throughout the film, Ma and Pa Kettle’s country ways clash with the sophisticated beach crowd, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and mishaps. However, in the end, they manage to win over the wealthy couple, save Rosie’s relationship, and even strike it rich with the help of the con artist’s phony oil well.

“Ma and Pa Kettle on Vacation” is a lighthearted and entertaining film that showcases the comedic talents of Main and Kilbride. It remains a beloved classic in the Ma and Pa Kettle series.

Directors:
Charles Lamont

Writer:
Jack Henley, Betty MacDonald

Stars:
Marjorie Main, Percy Kilbride, Ray Collins

Andy and Harry find themselves in a difficult situation when they attempt to prevent the marriage of Andy’s daughter. As they try to intervene, they encounter unexpected challenges and obstacles that ultimately lead them into trouble. It remains to be seen whether they will be able to overcome these challenges and achieve their goal of stopping the wedding, or if they will be forced to accept the union against their wishes.

Directors:
Mack Sennett

Writer:
Hampton Del Rut, hHarry McCoy, Earle Rodney

Stars:
Harry Gribbon, Andy Clyde, Barbara Leonard