Happy Landing
“YOUR WONDER GIRL...BREATHLESSLY IN LOVE...BREATH TAKING ON THE ICE...IN A SHOW AGLOW WITH HAPPINESS...A MIRACLE OF MUSICAL DELIGHT!”
Synopsis
Bandleader and manager discover skater in Norway. They become rivals as she returns with them to America.
Top Cast
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Sonja Henie
Trudy Ericksen
Don Ameche
Jimmy Hall
Jean Hersholt
Lars Ericksen
Ethel Merman
Flo Kelly
Cesar Romero
Duke Sargent
Billy Gilbert
Counter Man
Wally Vernon
Al Mahoney
Leah Ray
Specialty singer
El Brendel
Yonnie
Marcelle Corday
Gypsy
Joseph Crehan
Agent
Ben Welden
Rink Manager
Eddie Conrad
Waiter
Ralph Fitzsimmons
Townsman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Screenplay & Story
- Milton Sperling, Boris Ingster
- Original Title
- Happy Landing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Del Ruth
Milton Sperling, Boris Ingster
John J. Mescall
Louis R. Loeffler
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Del Ruth
Director
Milton Sperling
Writer
Boris Ingster
Writer
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Louis R. Loeffler
Editor
Royer
Costume Design
John J. Mescall
Director of Photography
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 Happy Landing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Happy Landing about?
Bandleader and manager discover skater in Norway. They become rivals as she returns with them to America.
Who directed Happy Landing?
Happy Landing was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Who stars in Happy Landing?
The principal cast of Happy Landing includes Sonja Henie, Don Ameche, Jean Hersholt, Ethel Merman, Cesar Romero.
When was Happy Landing released and how long is it?
Happy Landing was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Happy Landing?
Happy Landing holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).