Happy Days
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Synopsis
In Fox's contribution to the all-star revue cycle of early talkies, showboat singer Margie, hearing that the show is in arrears, goes to New York to gather all of the former stars to stage a minstrel show as a benefit.
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⭐ Happy Days (1929) Full Movie | Janet Gaynor | Musical | Public Domain
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-08-25
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Charles E. Evans
Colonel Billy Batcher
Marjorie White
Margie
Richard Keene
Dick
Stuart Erwin
Jig
Martha Lee Sparks
Nancy Lee
Clifford Dempsey
Sheriff Benton
James J. Corbett
Interlocutor - Minstrel Show
George MacFarlane
Interlocutor - Minstrel Show
Janet Gaynor
Janet Gaynor
Charles Farrell
Charles Farrell
Victor McLaglen
Minstrel Show Performer
El Brendel
Minstrel Show Performer
William Collier Sr.
End Man - Minstrel Show
Tom Patricola
Minstrel Show Performer
George Jessel
Minstrel Show Performer
Dixie Lee
Lead Dancer in 'Crazy Feet' number
Nick Stuart
Nick Stuart
Rex Bell
Rex Bell
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Stoloff
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Lanfield, Edwin J. Burke, James Brockman, Joseph McCarthy, L. Wolfe Gilbert
- Original Title
- Happy Days
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Stoloff
Sidney Lanfield, Edwin J. Burke, James Brockman, Joseph McCarthy, L. Wolfe Gilbert
Clyde Carruth
William Fox
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Stoloff
Director
William Fox
Producer
Clyde Carruth
Editor
Sophie Wachner
Costume 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy Days
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Happy Days about?
In Fox's contribution to the all-star revue cycle of early talkies, showboat singer Margie, hearing that the show is in arrears, goes to New York to gather all of the former stars to stage a minstrel show as a benefit.
Who directed Happy Days?
Happy Days was directed by Benjamin Stoloff.
Who stars in Happy Days?
The principal cast of Happy Days includes Charles E. Evans, Marjorie White, Richard Keene, Stuart Erwin, Martha Lee Sparks.
When was Happy Days released and how long is it?
Happy Days was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Happy Days?
Happy Days holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).