It's a Great Life
Synopsis
Desperate for work, Johnny Barclay leaves Ma and Grandpop to join the newly formed Civilian Conversation Corps. On the way he meets cynical young hobo Roscoe "Rockie" Johnson, and, although Rockie believes that hopping freight trains is a great life, Johnny convinces him to join the Corps.
Top Cast
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Joe Morrison
Johnny Barclay
Paul Kelly
Rockie Johnson
Rosalind Keith
Mary Jennings
William Frawley
Lt. McNulty
Charles 'Chic' Sale
Grandpa Barclay
David Holt
Ruddy
Dean Jagger
Arnold
Baby LeRoy
Buddy
Florence Nash
Ma Emmy Barclay
Gloria Ann White
Elizabeth
Oscar Polk
Lazy Bones
Irving Bacon
Slim (uncredited)
Clarence Badger Jr.
Ranger (uncredited)
George Barton
CCC Boy (uncredited)
Hurley Breen
CCC Boy (uncredited)
Thomas Carr
CCC Boy (uncredite)
Allan Cavan
Doctor (uncredited)
Eddy Chandler
Assistant Leader (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward F. Cline
- Screenplay & Story
- Harlan Thompson, Paul Gerard Smith
- Original Title
- It's a Great Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward F. Cline
Harlan Thompson, Paul Gerard Smith, Arthur Lake, Sherman Rogers
Ben F. Reynolds
Harold Hurley
Department Leadership Roster
Harlan Thompson
Screenplay
Paul Gerard Smith
Screenplay
Ben F. Reynolds
Director of Photography
Harold Hurley
Producer
Edward F. Cline
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About It's a Great Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is It's a Great Life about?
Desperate for work, Johnny Barclay leaves Ma and Grandpop to join the newly formed Civilian Conversation Corps. On the way he meets cynical young hobo Roscoe "Rockie" Johnson, and, although Rockie believes that hopping freight trains is a great life, Johnny convinces him to join the Corps.
Who directed It's a Great Life?
It's a Great Life was directed by Edward F. Cline.
Who stars in It's a Great Life?
The principal cast of It's a Great Life includes Joe Morrison, Paul Kelly, Rosalind Keith, William Frawley, Charles 'Chic' Sale.
When was It's a Great Life released and how long is it?
It's a Great Life was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.