It Happened on Fifth Avenue
“It's 1947's Richest Comedy!”
Synopsis
A New Yorker hobo moves into a mansion and along the way he gathers friends to live in the house with him. Before he knows it, he is living with the actual home owners.
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Top Cast
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Don DeFore
Jim Bullock
Ann Harding
Mary O'Connor
Charles Ruggles
Michael J. 'Mike' O'Connor
Victor Moore
Aloysius T. McKeever
Gale Storm
Trudy O'Connor
Grant Mitchell
Al Farrow
Edward Brophy
Gates Patrolman Cecil Felton
Alan Hale Jr.
Whitey Temple
Dorothea Kent
Margie Temple
Edward Ryan
Hank
Cathy Carter
Alice
Charles Lane
Landlord (uncredited)
Arthur Hohl
Brady - Gates Patrolman (uncredited)
Edward Gargan
Policeman in Park (uncredited)
James Flavin
First Policeman (uncredited)
John Hamilton
Harper (uncredited)
Chester Clute
Phillips (uncredited)
Anthony Sydes
Jackie Temple (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Miami, Florida
Festival / Special Debut
April 17, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Screenplay & Story
- Everett Freeman
- Original Score
- Edward Ward
- Original Title
- It Happened on Fifth Avenue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Roy Del Ruth Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Del Ruth
Everett Freeman, Vick Knight, Herbert Clyde Lewis, Frederick Stephani
Edward Ward
Henry Sharp
Richard V. Heermance
Roy Del Ruth
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Del Ruth
Director
Everett Freeman
Screenplay
Roy Del Ruth
Producer
Edward Ward
Original Music Composer
Henry Sharp
Director of Photography
Richard V. Heermance
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About It Happened on Fifth Avenue
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What is It Happened on Fifth Avenue about?
A New Yorker hobo moves into a mansion and along the way he gathers friends to live in the house with him. Before he knows it, he is living with the actual home owners.
Who directed It Happened on Fifth Avenue?
It Happened on Fifth Avenue was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Who stars in It Happened on Fifth Avenue?
The principal cast of It Happened on Fifth Avenue includes Don DeFore, Ann Harding, Charles Ruggles, Victor Moore, Gale Storm.
When was It Happened on Fifth Avenue released and how long is it?
It Happened on Fifth Avenue was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for It Happened on Fifth Avenue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It Happened on Fifth Avenue was composed by Edward Ward.
What is the age rating and content advisory for It Happened on Fifth Avenue?
It Happened on Fifth Avenue holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).