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      The Farmer Takes a Wife

      Released Aug 2, 1935 1h 31m Drama List
      Reviews Despite the rise of the railroads, in the 1850s the Erie Canal is still a major route for transporting goods. Farmer Dan Harrow (Henry Fonda) takes a canal boat job to save money for his own land. Mean-spirited Jotham Klore (Charles Bickford) works on the same vessel with his girlfriend, cook Molly Larkins (Janet Gaynor). Dan and Molly fall for each other, but she fears Dan is a coward. When he refuses to fight Jotham, Molly cancels their engagement, and the farmer must win her back. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Nov 19 Buy Now

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      Steve D I never loved the story but this is the better version. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/05/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Meyer Levin (Patterson Murphy) Esquire Magazine Slow sweet folk comedy, with stock types of the Erie canal days. I thought it over-rated as a play; its importance as a movie may be the introduction of nice Henry Fonda. Apr 16, 2020 Full Review Ann Ross Maclean's Magazine The story in general noses along at canal-barge pace, leaving you al! the time in the world to take a rest and enjoy the scenery. Oct 14, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Despite the rise of the railroads, in the 1850s the Erie Canal is still a major route for transporting goods. Farmer Dan Harrow (Henry Fonda) takes a canal boat job to save money for his own land. Mean-spirited Jotham Klore (Charles Bickford) works on the same vessel with his girlfriend, cook Molly Larkins (Janet Gaynor). Dan and Molly fall for each other, but she fears Dan is a coward. When he refuses to fight Jotham, Molly cancels their engagement, and the farmer must win her back.
      Director
      Victor Fleming
      Screenwriter
      Edwin J. Burke
      Distributor
      Fox Film Corporation
      Production Co
      20th Century Fox
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Aug 2, 1935, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 19, 2013
      Runtime
      1h 31m
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