

The Roots of Happiness
Synopsis
Dramatizes the case of a family in which the father respects and loves his wife and children, permitting each to develop as an individual, and contrasts this family with one where discord and hostility prevail.
Top Cast
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January 1, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henwar Rodakiewicz
- Screenplay & Story
- William Resnick
- Original Title
- The Roots of Happiness
- Country of Origin
- Puerto Rico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- Film Unit of the Division of Community Education, Puerto Rico, Divedco, Mental Health Film Board, Sun Dial Films Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henwar Rodakiewicz
William Resnick
Joseph C. Brun
Dayton Wood
Department Leadership Roster
Henwar Rodakiewicz
Director
William Resnick
Writer
Dayton Wood
Editor
Joseph C. Brun
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Roots of Happiness
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What is The Roots of Happiness about?
Dramatizes the case of a family in which the father respects and loves his wife and children, permitting each to develop as an individual, and contrasts this family with one where discord and hostility prevail.
Who directed The Roots of Happiness?
The Roots of Happiness was directed by Henwar Rodakiewicz.
Who stars in The Roots of Happiness?
The principal cast of The Roots of Happiness includes Thomas Chalmers.
When was The Roots of Happiness released and how long is it?
The Roots of Happiness was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 23m.

















