“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
