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Ma and Pa Kettle

1949, English. Directed by Charles Lamont.

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The Kettles and their fifteen children are about to be evicted from their rundown rustic home when Pa wins the grand prize by coming up with a new tobacco slogan. Birdie Hicks is jealous of the family's new wealth, which includes a completely automated modern home, and accuses Pa of stealing the slogan. Reporter Kim Parker proves Birdie wrong and marries Tom Kettle.

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Runtime
1h 16m
Post-credits
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Language
English
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Released
1 April 1949
Country
United States of America
Written by
Betty MacDonald, Al Lewis

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What Ma and Pa Kettle is based on

Ma and Pa Kettle is based on The Egg and I (1945) by Betty MacDonald, published by J. B. Lippincott & Co..

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Watch The Egg and I (1947) first.

What comes after Ma and Pa Kettle?

Next in the series: Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town (1950), Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm (1951), and Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair (1952).

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Ma and Pa Kettle runs 76 minutes (1h 16m).

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Ma and Pa Kettle isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

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Who directed Ma and Pa Kettle?

Ma and Pa Kettle (1949) was directed by Charles Lamont and stars Marjorie Main, Percy Kilbride, Richard Long.

What is Ma and Pa Kettle based on?

Ma and Pa Kettle is based on The Egg and I (1945) by Betty MacDonald, published by J. B. Lippincott & Co..

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