The Happy Road
“It Happened On... The Happy Road”
Synopsis
Two children run away from a Swiss boarding school and set out for Paris, with their frantic parents in hot pursuit.
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The Happy Road (Preview Clip)
Type: Clip • Published 2012-07-17
Top Cast
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Gene Kelly
Michael J. Andrews
Barbara Laage
Suzanne Duval
Michael Redgrave
General Medworth
Bobby Clark
Danny Andrews
Brigitte Fossey
Janine Duval
Roger Tréville
Dr. Solaise
Colette Deréal
Hélène
Jess Hahn
Morgan
Maryse Martin
Mother
Roger Saget
Big Man in 4CV
Van Doude
French Motorcycle Officer
Claire Gérard
Hotel Owner in Valval
Colin Mann
Armbruster
Alexandre Rignault
Woodcutter
T. Bartlett
David (uncredited)
Charles Bouillaud
Truck Driver in Ditch (uncredited)
Christian Brocard
Workman with Statue (uncredited)
Jean-Pierre Cassel
Young Lover (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 20, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$575K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$950K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.65x
+$375K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gene Kelly
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Julian
- Original Score
- Georges Van Parys
- Original Title
- The Happy Road
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $575K
- Worldwide Gross
- $950K
- Production Studios
- Kerry, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gene Kelly
Arthur Julian, Joe Morhaim, Harry Kurnitz
Georges Van Parys
Robert Juillard
Borys Lewin
Gene Kelly
Department Leadership Roster
Borys Lewin
Editor
Pierre Balmain
Costume Design
Robert Juillard
Director of Photography
Gene Kelly
Producer
Joe Morhaim
Writer
Harry Kurnitz
Writer
Arthur Julian
Screenplay
Gene Kelly
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Happy Road
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Happy Road about?
Two children run away from a Swiss boarding school and set out for Paris, with their frantic parents in hot pursuit.
Who directed The Happy Road?
The Happy Road was directed by Gene Kelly.
Who stars in The Happy Road?
The principal cast of The Happy Road includes Gene Kelly, Barbara Laage, Michael Redgrave, Bobby Clark, Brigitte Fossey.
When was The Happy Road released and how long is it?
The Happy Road was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Happy Road?
The Happy Road had a reported production budget of $575K and grossed $950K at the worldwide box office (1.65 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Happy Road?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Happy Road was composed by Georges Van Parys.