''Hoosier Holiday'' is a 1943 American

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directed by Frank McDonald and written by Dorrell McGowan and Stuart E. McGowan. The film stars George D. Hay,

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and George Byron. The film was released on September 13, 1943, by

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Plot

Cast

* George D. Hay as The Solemn Old Judge *

as Abigail Fairchild *

as Shug' Fishet *

as Birdie *

as Dale Fairchild *George Byron as Jim Baker *

Emma Dunn Emma Dunn (26 February 1875 – 14 December 1966) was an English actress. After starting her acting career on stage in London, she became known for her works in numerous films and Broadway productions. Career Emma Dunn appeared onstage in ...

as Molly Baker *

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as Henry P. Fairchild *

Nick Stewart Horace Winfred "Nick" Stewart (March 15, 1910 – December 18, 2000), also billed as Nick O'Demus, was an American television and film actor. He was best known for his role as Lightnin' (Willie Jefferson) on TV's '' The Amos 'n' Andy Show'' (1951 ...

as Aloysius Lincoln *

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as Governor Manning *Georgia Davis as Grace Manning *Sleepy Williams as Sleepy Williams *Three Shades of Rhythm as Singers *Ken Trietsch as Hotshot Ken *Paul Trietsch as Hotshot Hezzie *Charles Ward as Hotshot Gabe *Frank Kettering as Hotshot Frank *

Gwen Verdon Gwyneth Evelyn "Gwen" Verdon (January 13, 1925October 18, 2000) was an American actress and dancer. She won four Tony Awards for her musical comedy performances, and she served as an uncredited choreographer's assistant and specialty dance coach ...

as Cheerleader *The Hoosier Hotshots as Hoosier Hot Shots *The Music Maids as Singers

References

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* 1943 films American comedy films 1943 comedy films Republic Pictures films Films directed by Frank McDonald American black-and-white films 1940s English-language films 1940s American films Films scored by Mort Glickman {{1940s-US-comedy-film-stub