It's a Great Life
“TAKING HUGH FOR A RIDE... AND YOU FOR A JOY RIDE!”
Synopsis
Dagwood Bumstead, intending to buy a house, buys a horse instead. However, Dagwood quickly gets mixed up in a fox hunt, and Blondie must save the day.
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Top Cast
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Penny Singleton
Blondie Bumstead
Arthur Lake
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
Larry Simms
Alexander Bumstead
Marjorie Ann Mutchie
Cookie Bumstead
Daisy
Daisy
Hugh Herbert
Timothy Brewster
Jonathan Hale
J.C. Dithers
Danny Mummert
Alvin Fuddle
Alan Dinehart
Collender Martin
Douglas Leavitt
Bromley
Irving Bacon
Mailman
Reggie the Horse
Reggie the Horse
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 27, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank R. Strayer
- Screenplay & Story
- Connie Lee, Karen DeWolf
- Original Score
- John Leipold, Leigh Harline, Ben Oakland, Gregory Stone, Morris Stoloff
- Original Title
- It's a Great Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank R. Strayer
Connie Lee, Karen DeWolf, Chic Young
John Leipold, Leigh Harline, Ben Oakland, Gregory Stone, Morris Stoloff
L. William O'Connell
Al Clark
Frank R. Strayer
Department Leadership Roster
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
L. William O'Connell
Director of Photography
Connie Lee
Screenplay
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Ben Oakland
Original Music Composer
Frank R. Strayer
Producer
Gregory Stone
Original Music Composer
Morris Stoloff
Original Music Composer
Frank R. Strayer
Director
Karen DeWolf
Screenplay
Al Clark
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About It's a Great Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is It's a Great Life about?
Dagwood Bumstead, intending to buy a house, buys a horse instead. However, Dagwood quickly gets mixed up in a fox hunt, and Blondie must save the day.
Who directed It's a Great Life?
It's a Great Life was directed by Frank R. Strayer.
Who stars in It's a Great Life?
The principal cast of It's a Great Life includes Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Larry Simms, Marjorie Ann Mutchie, Daisy.
When was It's a Great Life released and how long is it?
It's a Great Life was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for It's a Great Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It's a Great Life was composed by John Leipold, Leigh Harline, Ben Oakland, Gregory Stone, Morris Stoloff.
Is It's a Great Life based on a book or true story?
It's a Great Life is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Chic Young".