Mother Carey's Chickens
1938, English. Directed by Rowland V. Lee.
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A financially-strapped mother and her children relocate from the city to a small rural town.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Rowland V. LeeDirector
- Fay BainterMrs. Margaret Carey
- Anne ShirleyNancy Carey
- Ruby KeelerKitty Carey
- James EllisonRalph Thurston
- Walter BrennanOssian Popham
- Alma KrugerAunt Bertha
- Donnie DunaganPeter Carey
- Frank AlbertsonTom Hamilton Jr.
- Jackie MoranGilbert Carey
- Margaret HamiltonPauline Fuller
- Virginia WeidlerLally Joy Popham
- Ralph MorganCapt. John Carey
Details
- Released
- 29 July 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gertrude Purcell, S.K. Lauren
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How long is Mother Carey's Chickens?
Mother Carey's Chickens runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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Mother Carey's Chickens parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mother Carey's Chickens is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mother Carey's Chickens on?
Mother Carey's Chickens isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 July 1938. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mother Carey's Chickens?
If you liked Mother Carey's Chickens, try The Secret: Dare to Dream, Strangers When We Meet, Return to Peyton Place.
Who directed Mother Carey's Chickens?
Mother Carey's Chickens (1938) was directed by Rowland V. Lee and stars Fay Bainter, Anne Shirley, Ruby Keeler.