It Could Happen to You
“One of the best stories the Saturday Evening Post ever ran!...better still on the screen!”
Synopsis
In this comedy/mystery a milquetoast ad man finds his good ideas constantly copped by ambitious coworkers. His boss doesn't even seem to see him. The ad man's wife pushes her husband into confronting his boss during a party. Unfortunately, the timid fellow finds himself accused of murder after a corpse is found in the trunk of his car. He is quickly incarcerated for the crime. Meanwhile his wife begins investigating in an attempt to prove his innocence.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 8, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred L. Werker
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Hoffman, Lou Breslow, Allen Rivkin
- Original Title
- It Could Happen to You
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred L. Werker
Charles Hoffman, Lou Breslow, Allen Rivkin
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred L. Werker
Director
Lou Breslow
Writer
Allen Rivkin
Writer
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What is It Could Happen to You about?
In this comedy/mystery a milquetoast ad man finds his good ideas constantly copped by ambitious coworkers. His boss doesn't even seem to see him. The ad man's wife pushes her husband into confronting his boss during a party. Unfortunately, the timid fellow finds himself accused of murder after a corpse is found in the trunk of his car. He is quickly incarcerated for the crime. Meanwhile his wife begins investigating in an attempt to prove his innocence.
Who directed It Could Happen to You?
It Could Happen to You was directed by Alfred L. Werker.
Who stars in It Could Happen to You?
The principal cast of It Could Happen to You includes Stuart Erwin, Gloria Stuart, Raymond Walburn, Douglas Fowley, June Gale.
When was It Could Happen to You released and how long is it?
It Could Happen to You was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.