The Farmer Takes a Wife

1h 31m|Drama|1935
Despite the rise of the railroads, in the 1850s the Erie Canal is still a major route for transporting goods. Farmer Dan Harrow takes a canal boat job to save money for his own land. Mean-spirited Jotham Klore works on the same vessel with his girlfriend, cook Molly Larkins. 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

Cast:

Janet Gaynor, Henry Fonda, Charles Bickford, Slim Summerville, Andy Devine, Roger Imhof, Jane Withers, Margaret Hamilton, Sig Ruman, John Qualen, Kitty Kelly
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The Farmer Takes a Wife
GENREDrama
DETAILSRuntime: 1h 31m