Overview

In 1904, Doc Tilbee, medicine show huckster and champion tall-tale teller, gives a ride to a young boy escaped from an orphanage, where bad conditions (the result of political graft) are being investigated by new appointee Zerelda Wing, who doesn't know that her fiancée is one of the politicians responsible. Tad wants to stay with his new friend Doc, who is attracted to Zerelda, to the discomfiture of his old flame Clara...all amid nostalgic musical numbers.

Cast

Dan Dailey, Diana Lynn, Scatman Crothers, Chet Allen, Hugh O'Brian, Carole Mathews, Rhys Williams, Thomas E. Jackson

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Frequently asked

What is "Meet Me at the Fair" about?

In 1904, Doc Tilbee, medicine show huckster and champion tall-tale teller, gives a ride to a young boy escaped from an orphanage, where bad conditions (the result of political graft) are being investigated by new appointee Zerelda Wing, who doesn't know that her fiancée is one of the politicians responsible. Tad wants to stay with his new friend Doc, who is attracted to Zerelda, to the discomfiture of his old flame Clara...all amid nostalgic musical numbers.

When was "Meet Me at the Fair" released?

Meet Me at the Fair was released in 1953.

Who stars in "Meet Me at the Fair"?

The cast includes Dan Dailey, Diana Lynn, Scatman Crothers, Chet Allen.