The Happy Years
Synopsis
Based on a collection of stories with the focus on young John Humperkink "Dink" Stover, a student at the Lawrenceville Prepatory School, in 1896, whose family, in Eastcester, New York, have just about given up on his education because he is an incorrigible student. He gets into one situation after another and incurs the dislike of his classmates, who think he is cowardly but he changes their opinion when he challenges several of them to a fight. When he returns home for the summer, he meets Miss Dolly Travers and increases his 'hatred of women' because she does not accept his schoolboy pranks. Back at school, in the fall, he is more difficult than ever until his philosophy is changed by a teacher.
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The Happy Years (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-06-22
Top Cast
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Dean Stockwell
John Humperdink 'Dink' Stover
Darryl Hickman
George 'Tough' McCarty
Scotty Beckett
'Tennessee' Shad
Leon Ames
Sr. Samuel H. Stover
Margalo Gillmore
Maude Stover
Leo G. Carroll
Mr. Hopkins
Donn Gift
Joshua Montgomery Smead
Danny Mummert
"Butsey" White
Elinor Donahue
Connie Brown
George Chandler
Johnny
Irving Bacon
Mr. Conover
Arthur Space
Al
Leon Tyler
Edward "Puffy" Ellis
Claudia Barrett
Dolly Travers
Jacqueline deWit
Mrs. Cameron
Charles Smith
Student
Robert Wagner
Student
Peter M. Thompson
Sambo
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 7, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Ruskin
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- The Happy Years
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
Harry Ruskin, Owen Johnson
Leigh Harline
Paul Vogel
John D. Dunning
Carey Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Wellman
Director
Carey Wilson
Producer
Harry Ruskin
Screenplay
Paul Vogel
Director of Photography
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
John D. Dunning
Editor
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Happy Years
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What is The Happy Years about?
Based on a collection of stories with the focus on young John Humperkink "Dink" Stover, a student at the Lawrenceville Prepatory School, in 1896, whose family, in Eastcester, New York, have just about given up on his education because he is an incorrigible student. He gets into one situation after another and incurs the dislike of his classmates, who think he is cowardly but he changes their opinion when he challenges several of them to a fight. When he returns home for the summer, he meets Miss Dolly Travers and increases his 'hatred of women' because she does not accept his schoolboy pranks. Back at school, in the fall, he is more difficult than ever until his philosophy is changed by a teacher.
Who directed The Happy Years?
The Happy Years was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in The Happy Years?
The principal cast of The Happy Years includes Dean Stockwell, Darryl Hickman, Scotty Beckett, Leon Ames, Margalo Gillmore.
When was The Happy Years released and how long is it?
The Happy Years was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Happy Years?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Happy Years was composed by Leigh Harline.
Is The Happy Years based on a book or true story?
The Happy Years is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Owen Johnson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Happy Years?
The Happy Years holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).