It Should Happen to You
“That "Born Yesterday" Bombshell Explodes Again!”
Synopsis
Gladys Glover has just lost her modeling job when she meets filmmaker Pete Sheppard shooting a documentary in Central Park. For Pete it's love at first sight, but Gladys has her mind on other things, making a name for herself. Through a fluke of advertising she winds up with her name plastered over 10 billboards throughout city.
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IT SHOULD HAPPEN TO YOU [1954 TRAILER]
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-01-20
Top Cast
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Judy Holliday
Gladys Glover
Peter Lawford
Evan Adams III
Jack Lemmon
Pete Sheppard
Michael O'Shea
Brod Clinton
Vaughn Taylor
Entrikin
Connie Gilchrist
Mrs. Riker
Walter Klavun
Bert Piazza
Whit Bissell
Robert Grau
Constance Bennett
Guest Panelist
Ilka Chase
Guest Panelist
Wendy Barrie
Guest Panelist
Melville Cooper
Guest Panelist
Chris Alcaide
Air Force Man at Ceremony (uncredited)
George Becwar
Board Member (uncredited)
Robert Berger
Board Member (uncredited)
Leonard Bremen
Allie (uncredited)
Heywood Hale Broun
Sour Man in Central Park (uncredited)
Chick Chandler
TV Engineer in Booth (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 7, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Cukor
- Screenplay & Story
- Garson Kanin
- Original Score
- Friedrich Hollaender
- Original Title
- It Should Happen to You
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Cukor
Garson Kanin
Friedrich Hollaender
Charles Lang
Charles Nelson
Fred Kohlmar
Department Leadership Roster
Garson Kanin
Screenplay
George Cukor
Director
Friedrich Hollaender
Original Music Composer
Fred Kohlmar
Producer
Charles Nelson
Editor
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About It Should Happen to You
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What is It Should Happen to You about?
Gladys Glover has just lost her modeling job when she meets filmmaker Pete Sheppard shooting a documentary in Central Park. For Pete it's love at first sight, but Gladys has her mind on other things, making a name for herself. Through a fluke of advertising she winds up with her name plastered over 10 billboards throughout city.
Who directed It Should Happen to You?
It Should Happen to You was directed by George Cukor.
Who stars in It Should Happen to You?
The principal cast of It Should Happen to You includes Judy Holliday, Peter Lawford, Jack Lemmon, Michael O'Shea, Vaughn Taylor.
When was It Should Happen to You released and how long is it?
It Should Happen to You was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for It Should Happen to You?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It Should Happen to You was composed by Friedrich Hollaender.
What is the age rating and content advisory for It Should Happen to You?
It Should Happen to You holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).