Hitchhike to Happiness
Synopsis
An aspiring playwright gets a job in a New York City restaurant favored by celebrities in hopes of getting a break. Unfortunately, most of them believe that the waiter lacks the talent to make it big. Only an aspiring songwriter, and a former waitress who has become a famous Hollywood radio star, really believe in him. When the ex-waitress drops by the restaurant to say hello, she and the others decide to play a trick on an arrogant producer by making him believe the waiter has written a sure-fire hit. They succeed and the producer puts on the show. The singer gets to be the star. When the show becomes a smash, everyone is surprised. Songs include: "Hitchhike To Happiness," "For You And Me," "Sentimental," and "My Pushover Heart."
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Al Pearce
Kipling 'Kippy' Ellis
Dale Evans
Alice Chase
Stanley Brown
Joe Mitchell
William Frawley
Sandy Hill
Jerome Cowan
Tony Riggs
Willy Trenk-Trebitsch
Ladislaus Prenska
Arlene Harris
Dolly Ward
Joyce Compton
Joan Randall
Maude Eburne
Mrs. Randall
Irving Bacon
Dennis Colby
Lynne Romer
Specialty Act
Jean Romer
Specialty Act
Bill Alcorn
Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
Bob Alden
Call Boy (uncredited)
Melva Anstead
Show Girl (uncredited)
Sam Ash
Stage Manager (uncredited)
George Boyce
Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
Roy Brent
Man in Bar (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 16, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Santley
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Townley
- Original Score
- Joseph Dubin
- Original Title
- Hitchhike to Happiness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Santley
Jack Townley
Joseph Dubin
Jack A. Marta
Fred Allen
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Townley
Writer
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Fred Allen
Editor
Irene Saltern
Costume Design
Joseph Santley
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Hitchhike to Happiness about?
An aspiring playwright gets a job in a New York City restaurant favored by celebrities in hopes of getting a break. Unfortunately, most of them believe that the waiter lacks the talent to make it big. Only an aspiring songwriter, and a former waitress who has become a famous Hollywood radio star, really believe in him. When the ex-waitress drops by the restaurant to say hello, she and the others decide to play a trick on an arrogant producer by making him believe the waiter has written a sure-fire hit. They succeed and the producer puts on the show. The singer gets to be the star. When the show becomes a smash, everyone is surprised. Songs include: "Hitchhike To Happiness," "For You And Me," "Sentimental," and "My Pushover Heart."
Who directed Hitchhike to Happiness?
Hitchhike to Happiness was directed by Joseph Santley.
Who stars in Hitchhike to Happiness?
The principal cast of Hitchhike to Happiness includes Al Pearce, Dale Evans, Stanley Brown, William Frawley, Jerome Cowan.
When was Hitchhike to Happiness released and how long is it?
Hitchhike to Happiness was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Hitchhike to Happiness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hitchhike to Happiness was composed by Joseph Dubin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hitchhike to Happiness?
Hitchhike to Happiness holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).