The Happy Time
“"Eet ees magnifique". And it's all about the birds and the bees...and a lot of delightful people.”
Synopsis
A violinist and his brother guide one's son through his crush on the family maid in 1920s Ottawa.
Top Cast
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Charles Boyer
Jacques Bonnard
Louis Jourdan
Uncle Desmond Bonnard
Marsha Hunt
Susan Bonnard
Bobby Driscoll
Robert 'Bibi' Bonnard
Linda Christian
Mignonette Chappuis
Kurt Kasznar
Uncle Louis Bonnard
Marcel Dalio
Grandpere Bonnard
Jeanette Nolan
Felice Bonnard
Jack Raine
Mr. Frye - School Principal
Richard Erdman
Alfred Grattin
Marlene Cameron
Peggy O'Hare
Gene Collins
Jimmy Bishop
Annabel Faber
Yvonne Bonnard
Kathryn Sheldon
Miss Tate - Schoolteacher
Edward Clark
Dr. Marchaud
Maurice Marsac
The Great Gaspari
Will Wright
Family Doctor
Eugene Borden
Monsieur Lafayette - Grocer
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 30, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Felton
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- The Happy Time
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Stanley Kramer Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Fleischer
Earl Felton, Samuel A. Taylor, Robert Fontaine
Dimitri Tiomkin
Charles Lawton Jr.
William A. Lyon
Stanley Kramer
Department Leadership Roster
Earl Felton
Screenplay
Richard Fleischer
Director
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Stanley Kramer
Producer
William A. Lyon
Editor
Rudolph Sternad
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Happy Time
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Happy Time about?
A violinist and his brother guide one's son through his crush on the family maid in 1920s Ottawa.
Who directed The Happy Time?
The Happy Time was directed by Richard Fleischer.
Who stars in The Happy Time?
The principal cast of The Happy Time includes Charles Boyer, Louis Jourdan, Marsha Hunt, Bobby Driscoll, Linda Christian.
When was The Happy Time released and how long is it?
The Happy Time was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Happy Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Happy Time was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Happy Time?
The Happy Time holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).