The Right to Be Happy
Synopsis
Considered to be lost.
Top Cast
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Rupert Julian
Ebenezer Scrooge
John Cook
Bob Cratchit
Claire McDowell
Mrs. Cratchit
Frankie Lee
Tiny Tim
Harry Carter
Jacob Marley
Roberta Wilson
Caroline
Francelia Billington
Scrooge's Sweetheart
Lydia Yeamans Titus
Mrs. Fezziwig
Wadsworth Harris
The Ghost of the Past
Richard L'Estrange
The Ghost of the Present (as Dick Le Strange)
Tom Figee
The Ghost of the Future
Emory Johnson
Fred, Scrooge's Nephew
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rupert Julian
- Screenplay & Story
- Elliott J. Clawson, Charles Dickens
- Original Title
- The Right to Be Happy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Bluebird Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rupert Julian
Elliott J. Clawson, Charles Dickens
Stephen Rounds
Department Leadership Roster
Rupert Julian
Director
Elliott J. Clawson
Writer
Stephen Rounds
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Right to Be Happy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Right to Be Happy
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What is The Right to Be Happy about?
Considered to be lost.
Who directed The Right to Be Happy?
The Right to Be Happy was directed by Rupert Julian.
Who stars in The Right to Be Happy?
The principal cast of The Right to Be Happy includes Rupert Julian, John Cook, Claire McDowell, Frankie Lee, Harry Carter.
When was The Right to Be Happy released and how long is it?
The Right to Be Happy was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.