Happiness Ahead
“Pop Goes Your Heart”
Synopsis
Society heiress Joan Bradford rebels against her mother's choice of a future husband by masquerading as a working class girl and dating a window washer.
Top Cast
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Dick Powell
Bob Lane
Josephine Hutchinson
Joan Bradford
John Halliday
Henry Bradford
Frank McHugh
Tom
Allen Jenkins
Chuck
Ruth Donnelly
Anna
Dorothy Dare
Josie
Marjorie Gateson
Mrs. Bradford
Gavin Gordon
'Jellie' Travis
Russell Hicks
Jim Meehan
Mary Forbes
Mrs. Travis
Jane Darwell
Mrs. Davis - The Landlady
Willie Fung
Chinese Headwaiter
Eddie Lee
Chinese Waiter
Gertrude Short
Party Reveller
Mary Treen
Bob's Friend Celebrating New Year's Eve
George Chandler
Window Washer
Mary Russell
Bob's Friend at the Pekin
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
October 27, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mervyn LeRoy
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Marlow, Harry Sauber
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- Happiness Ahead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mervyn LeRoy
Brian Marlow, Harry Sauber
Heinz Roemheld
Tony Gaudio
William Clemens
Department Leadership Roster
Mervyn LeRoy
Director
Harry Sauber
Writer
Brian Marlow
Screenplay
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Harry Sauber
Screenplay
William Clemens
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Happiness Ahead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Happiness Ahead about?
Society heiress Joan Bradford rebels against her mother's choice of a future husband by masquerading as a working class girl and dating a window washer.
Who directed Happiness Ahead?
Happiness Ahead was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
Who stars in Happiness Ahead?
The principal cast of Happiness Ahead includes Dick Powell, Josephine Hutchinson, John Halliday, Frank McHugh, Allen Jenkins.
When was Happiness Ahead released and how long is it?
Happiness Ahead was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Happiness Ahead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Happiness Ahead was composed by Heinz Roemheld.