It's a Wonderful World
“THE HAPPENINGS OF ONE WONDERFUL NIGHT!”
Synopsis
Detective Guy Johnson's client, Willie Heywood, is framed for murder. While Guy hides him so he can catch the real killer, both of them are nabbed by the police, tried, convicted and sentenced to jail: Guy for a year with Willie to be executed. On the way to jail, Guy comes across a clue and escapes from the police.
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It's a Wonderful World (1939) | Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-21
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Claudette Colbert
Edwina Corday
James Stewart
Guy Johnson
Guy Kibbee
Fred 'Cap' Streeter
Nat Pendleton
Sergeant Fred Koretz
Frances Drake
Vivian Tarbel
Edgar Kennedy
Lieutenant Miller
Ernest Truex
Willie Heyward
Richard Carle
Major I. E. Willoughby
Cecilia Callejo
Dolores Gonzales
Sidney Blackmer
Al Mallon
Andy Clyde
'Gimpy' Wilson
Cliff Clark
Captain Haggerty
Cecil Cunningham
Madame J. L. Chambers
Leonard Kibrick
Herman Plotka
Hans Conried
Mr. Delmonico, Stage Manager
Grady Sutton
Lupton Peabody
Lowden Adams
Vivian's Butler (uncredited)
Murray Alper
Newspaper Man at Ferry Landing (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 19, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Hecht
- Original Score
- Edward Ward
- Original Title
- It's a Wonderful World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
W.S. Van Dyke
Ben Hecht, Herman J. Mankiewicz
Edward Ward
Oliver T. Marsh
Harold F. Kress
Frank Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Hecht
Screenplay
Frank Davis
Producer
Harold F. Kress
Editor
Oliver T. Marsh
Director of Photography
Edward Ward
Original Music Composer
W.S. Van Dyke
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 It's a Wonderful World
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What is It's a Wonderful World about?
Detective Guy Johnson's client, Willie Heywood, is framed for murder. While Guy hides him so he can catch the real killer, both of them are nabbed by the police, tried, convicted and sentenced to jail: Guy for a year with Willie to be executed. On the way to jail, Guy comes across a clue and escapes from the police.
Who directed It's a Wonderful World?
It's a Wonderful World was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
Who stars in It's a Wonderful World?
The principal cast of It's a Wonderful World includes Claudette Colbert, James Stewart, Guy Kibbee, Nat Pendleton, Frances Drake.
When was It's a Wonderful World released and how long is it?
It's a Wonderful World was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for It's a Wonderful World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It's a Wonderful World was composed by Edward Ward.
What is the age rating and content advisory for It's a Wonderful World?
It's a Wonderful World holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).