Let's Be Happy
Synopsis
On receiving an inheritance from her grandfather, Canadian Jeannie MacLean decides to visit the family's Scottish roots. On the plane she meets businessman Stanley Smith, and romance blossoms in Edinburgh. The complications begin when Stanley breaks a date with Jeannie to woo voluptuous redhead Helene, and Jeannie is flattered by the attentions of the impoverished Lord McNairn; he's heard about her good fortune, and gallantly offers to show her the city.
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Vera-Ellen
Jeannie MacLean
Tony Martin
Stanley Smith
Robert Flemyng
Lord James MacNairn
Zena Marshall
Helene
Helen Horton
Sadie Whitelaw
Beckett Bould
Rev. MacDonald
Alfred Burke
French Ticket Clerk
Vernon Greeves
First Air France Steward
Richard Molinas
Bearded Man
Eugene Deckers
Dining Car Attendant
Russell Waters
Hotel Reception Clerk
Russell Waters
Page Boy Bobby
Peter Sinclair
MacTavish
Magda Miller
Mrs. MacTavish
Brian Oulton
Hotel Valet
Brian Oulton
Mr. Fielding
Katherine Kath
Mrs. Fielding
Charles Carson
Mr. Ferguson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Levin
- Screenplay & Story
- Diana Morgan, Dorothy Cooper
- Original Score
- Nicholas Brodzsky
- Original Title
- Let's Be Happy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Marcel Hellman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Levin
Diana Morgan, Dorothy Cooper, Aimée Stuart
Nicholas Brodzsky
Erwin Hillier
Edward B. Jarvis
Marcel Hellman
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Levin
Director
Marcel Hellman
Producer
Diana Morgan
Screenplay
Nicholas Brodzsky
Original Music Composer
Erwin Hillier
Director of Photography
Edward B. Jarvis
Editor
Anna Duse
Costume Design
Dorothy Cooper
Screenplay
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What is Let's Be Happy about?
On receiving an inheritance from her grandfather, Canadian Jeannie MacLean decides to visit the family's Scottish roots. On the plane she meets businessman Stanley Smith, and romance blossoms in Edinburgh. The complications begin when Stanley breaks a date with Jeannie to woo voluptuous redhead Helene, and Jeannie is flattered by the attentions of the impoverished Lord McNairn; he's heard about her good fortune, and gallantly offers to show her the city.
Who directed Let's Be Happy?
Let's Be Happy was directed by Henry Levin.
Who stars in Let's Be Happy?
The principal cast of Let's Be Happy includes Vera-Ellen, Tony Martin, Robert Flemyng, Zena Marshall, Helen Horton.
When was Let's Be Happy released and how long is it?
Let's Be Happy was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Let's Be Happy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Let's Be Happy was composed by Nicholas Brodzsky.