Road to Happiness
“UNFORGETTABLE! John Boles brings you the finest emotional hit of his career!”
Synopsis
A struggling singer, devoted to his young son, fears the child's super-spoiled, unloving but wealthy mother will gain custody of the boy.
Top Cast
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John Boles
Jeff Carter
Mona Barrie
Millie Rankin
Billy Lee
Danny Carter
Selmer Jackson
Sam Rankin
Roscoe Karns
Charley Grady
Lillian Elliott
Mrs. Price
Paul Porcasi
Pietro Pacelli
Sam Flint
Colonel Gregory
Brandon Hurst
Swayne
Byron Foulger
Jackson
Harland Tucker
Foster
Antonio Filauri
Rafael Almonti
Charles Calvert
Bald-headed Boarder (uncredited)
Willy Castello
Party Guest (uncredited)
Ruth Clifford
Ship Passenger (uncredited)
Lester Dorr
Rankin's Chauffeur (uncredited)
Dick Elliott
Pawnshop Owner (uncredited)
Herbert Evans
Evans - Rankin's Butler (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 19, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Rosen
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Hardy Andrews, Matt Taylor
- Original Title
- Road to Happiness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Rosen
Robert Hardy Andrews, Matt Taylor
Harry Neumann
Scott R. Dunlap
Department Leadership Roster
Scott R. Dunlap
Producer
Harry Neumann
Director of Photography
Phil Rosen
Director
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 Road to Happiness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Road to Happiness about?
A struggling singer, devoted to his young son, fears the child's super-spoiled, unloving but wealthy mother will gain custody of the boy.
Who directed Road to Happiness?
Road to Happiness was directed by Phil Rosen.
Who stars in Road to Happiness?
The principal cast of Road to Happiness includes John Boles, Mona Barrie, Billy Lee, Selmer Jackson, Roscoe Karns.
When was Road to Happiness released and how long is it?
Road to Happiness was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Road to Happiness?
Road to Happiness holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).