This Happy Feeling
“Another spicy look at Love by the Author of "THE MOON IS BLUE"”
Synopsis
Janet Blake leaves a party when her boss drunkenly makes passes at her and is offered a ride to the subway with Bill Tremaine. When she thinks Bill is making advances too, she flees into a rainstorm and ends up at the house of his neighbor, retired actor Preston Mitchell. Preston hires her as his secretary, and soon both men are pursuing Janet.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Blake Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- Blake Edwards
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- This Happy Feeling
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Blake Edwards
Blake Edwards, F. Hugh Herbert
Frank Skinner
Arthur E. Arling
Milton Carruth
Ross Hunter
Department Leadership Roster
Blake Edwards
Director
Arthur E. Arling
Director of Photography
Ross Hunter
Producer
Milton Carruth
Editor
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Blake Edwards
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Happy Feeling
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What is This Happy Feeling about?
Janet Blake leaves a party when her boss drunkenly makes passes at her and is offered a ride to the subway with Bill Tremaine. When she thinks Bill is making advances too, she flees into a rainstorm and ends up at the house of his neighbor, retired actor Preston Mitchell. Preston hires her as his secretary, and soon both men are pursuing Janet.
Who directed This Happy Feeling?
This Happy Feeling was directed by Blake Edwards.
Who stars in This Happy Feeling?
The principal cast of This Happy Feeling includes Debbie Reynolds, Curd Jürgens, John Saxon, Alexis Smith, Mary Astor.
When was This Happy Feeling released and how long is it?
This Happy Feeling was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for This Happy Feeling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Happy Feeling was composed by Frank Skinner.