"UNCLE SLIM MOVES IN ON THE JONES FAMILY AT THE COUNTY FAIR!"

1937

0h 58m

10.0(1 votes)

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Drama

Romance

Overview

The Jones family's uncle George enters his trotting horse in the fair grounds race. The family helps raise the entrance fee and care for the horse.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Jed Prouty

John Jones

Spring Byington

Mrs. John Jones

Shirley Deane

Bonnie Jones

Slim Summerville

Uncle George

Russell Gleason

Herbert Thompson

Florence Roberts

Granny Jones

Kenneth Howell

Jack Jones

George Ernest

Roger Jones

June Carlson

Lucy Jones

Billy Mahan

Bobby Jones

Creative team

Directed by: Frank R. Strayer
Written by: Helen Logan
Robert Ellis

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