It Happens Every Thursday
Synopsis
New York reporter Bob MacAvoy is persuaded by pregnant wife Jane to buy a broken-down weekly newspaper in Eden, California. They have humorous problems with small town mores and eccentric citizens. But their schemes to increase circulation get them in over their heads.
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Loretta Young
Jane MacAvoy
John Forsythe
Bob MacAvoy
Frank McHugh
Fred Hawley
Edgar Buchanan
Jake
Gregg Palmer
Chet Dunne
Harvey Grant
Steve MacAvoy
Jane Darwell
Mrs. Spatch
Willard Waterman
Myron Trout
Jimmy Conlin
Matthew
Regis Toomey
Mayor Hull
Gladys George
Mrs. Holmes
Kathryn Card
Mrs. Dow
Edward Clark
Homer
Eddy Waller
James Bartlett
Release History & Theatrical Window
Renfro Valley, KY
Festival / Special Debut
May 20, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Pevney
- Screenplay & Story
- Dane Lussier
- Original Title
- It Happens Every Thursday
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Pevney
Dane Lussier, Leonard Praskins, Barney Slater, Jane S. McIlvaine
Russell Metty
Frank Gross
Anton Leader
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Pevney
Director
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Anton Leader
Producer
Dane Lussier
Screenplay
Frank Gross
Editor
Bill Thomas
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 It Happens Every Thursday
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What is It Happens Every Thursday about?
New York reporter Bob MacAvoy is persuaded by pregnant wife Jane to buy a broken-down weekly newspaper in Eden, California. They have humorous problems with small town mores and eccentric citizens. But their schemes to increase circulation get them in over their heads.
Who directed It Happens Every Thursday?
It Happens Every Thursday was directed by Joseph Pevney.
Who stars in It Happens Every Thursday?
The principal cast of It Happens Every Thursday includes Loretta Young, John Forsythe, Frank McHugh, Edgar Buchanan, Gregg Palmer.
When was It Happens Every Thursday released and how long is it?
It Happens Every Thursday was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is It Happens Every Thursday based on a book or true story?
It Happens Every Thursday is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jane S. McIlvaine".
What is the age rating and content advisory for It Happens Every Thursday?
It Happens Every Thursday holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).