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Irene Dunne
Eleanor Wayne
Fred MacMurray
Albert 'King' Cole
Charles Ruggles
Henry 'Pop' Hardy
Billy Cook
Albert Cole Jr.
William Collier Sr.
Mr. Wayne
Marion Martin
Lola Snow
Oscar O'Shea
Divorce Judge
Burr Caruth
Butler
Doodles Weaver
Band Leader / Emcee at Harry's
Eddie Hogan
The Champ
Virginia Brissac
Eleanor's Nurse (uncredited)
Joe Caits
Man in Office (uncredited)
Wheaton Chambers
Reporter (uncredited)
Russ Clark
Referee (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
Joe, the Cook (uncredited)
Joe Cunningham
Announcer (uncredited)
Bob Evans
Galliette (uncredited)
Jerry Fletcher
Reporter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 7, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wesley Ruggles
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Binyon
- Original Score
- Friedrich Hollaender
- Original Title
- Invitation to Happiness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wesley Ruggles
Claude Binyon, Mark Jerome
Friedrich Hollaender
Leo Tover
Alma Macrorie
Wesley Ruggles
Department Leadership Roster
Alma Macrorie
Editor
Claude Binyon
Screenplay
Edith Head
Costume Design
Wesley Ruggles
Director
Friedrich Hollaender
Original Music Composer
Wesley Ruggles
Producer
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Invitation to Happiness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Invitation to Happiness about?
An egotistical boxer romances a rich backer's daughter.
Who directed Invitation to Happiness?
Invitation to Happiness was directed by Wesley Ruggles.
Who stars in Invitation to Happiness?
The principal cast of Invitation to Happiness includes Irene Dunne, Fred MacMurray, Charles Ruggles, Billy Cook, William Collier Sr..
When was Invitation to Happiness released and how long is it?
Invitation to Happiness was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Invitation to Happiness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Invitation to Happiness was composed by Friedrich Hollaender.