5.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDb19431h 21mUnited States of America

Happy Go Lucky

“Everyone's Talking About Paramount's Tropical Tune-Triumph!”

Comedy Music Romance

Topics:#musical #trinidad #gold digger

Synopsis

A gold-digger hopes to land a rich husband in Trinidad, but gets mixed up with a beach boy and voodoo.

Top Cast

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Mary Martin

Marjory Stuart

Dick Powell

Pete Hamilton

Betty Hutton

Bubbles Hennessy

Eddie Bracken

Wally Case

Rudy Vallee

Alfred Monroe

Mabel Paige

Mrs. Smith

Eric Blore

Betsman

Clem Bevans

Mr. Smith

Rita Christiani

Rita Christiani

Sir Lancelot

Calypso Singer

Dorothy Dandridge

Showgirl (uncredited)

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 4, 1943

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director: Curtis Bernhardt
Screenplay & Story: Melvin Frank, Norman Panama, Walter DeLeon
Original Title: Happy Go Lucky
Country of Origin: United States of America
Spoken Languages: English
Runtime: 1h 21m
Production Studios: Paramount Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Curtis Bernhardt

Screenplay & Story

Melvin Frank, Norman Panama, Walter DeLeon, Michael Uris, Hans Jacoby

Director of Photography

Karl Struss, Wilfrid M. Cline

Film Editing

Ellsworth Hoagland

Department Leadership Roster

Curtis Bernhardt

Director

Raoul Pene Du Bois

Costume Design

Karl Struss

Director of Photography

Ellsworth Hoagland

Editor

Wilfrid M. Cline

Director of Photography

Melvin Frank

Screenplay

Norman Panama

Screenplay

Walter DeLeon

Screenplay

Production Stills & Gallery

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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy Go Lucky

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Happy Go Lucky about?

A gold-digger hopes to land a rich husband in Trinidad, but gets mixed up with a beach boy and voodoo.

Who directed Happy Go Lucky?

Happy Go Lucky was directed by Curtis Bernhardt.

Who stars in Happy Go Lucky?

The principal cast of Happy Go Lucky includes Mary Martin, Dick Powell, Betty Hutton, Eddie Bracken, Rudy Vallee.

When was Happy Go Lucky released and how long is it?

Happy Go Lucky was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.