It Happens Every Spring
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Synopsis
A scientist discovers a formula that makes a baseball which is repelled by wood. He promptly sets out to exploit his discovery.
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It Happens Every SpringOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-24
Top Cast
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Ray Milland
Vernon Simpson
Jean Peters
Deborah Greenleaf
Paul Douglas
Monk Lanigan
Ed Begley
Edgar Stone
Ted de Corsia
Jimmy Dolan
Ray Collins
Alfred Greenleaf
Jessie Royce Landis
Mrs. Greenleaf
Alan Hale Jr.
Schmidt
Kathleen Hughes
Sarah (uncredited)
Mae Marsh
Greenleaf's Maid (uncredited)
Debra Paget
Alice (uncredited)
Ray Teal
Mac (uncredited)
William Murphy
Tommy Isbell
Robert Adler
Reporter (uncredited)
Baird Allington
Baseball Player (uncredited)
Ward Brant
Baseball Player (uncredited)
John Butler
Fan Visiting with Debbie (uncredited)
Johnny Calkins
Boy Sitting Next to Debbie at Ballpark (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- Valentine Davies
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- It Happens Every Spring
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.9M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
Valentine Davies, Shirley W. Smith
Leigh Harline
Joseph MacDonald
Bruce B. Pierce
Darryl F. Zanuck, William Perlberg
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Bonnie Cashin
Costume Design
Bruce B. Pierce
Editor
William Perlberg
Producer
Joseph MacDonald
Director of Photography
Valentine Davies
Screenplay
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About It Happens Every Spring
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is It Happens Every Spring about?
A scientist discovers a formula that makes a baseball which is repelled by wood. He promptly sets out to exploit his discovery.
Who directed It Happens Every Spring?
It Happens Every Spring was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in It Happens Every Spring?
The principal cast of It Happens Every Spring includes Ray Milland, Jean Peters, Paul Douglas, Ed Begley, Ted de Corsia.
When was It Happens Every Spring released and how long is it?
It Happens Every Spring was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
How much did It Happens Every Spring make at the box office?
It Happens Every Spring grossed $1.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for It Happens Every Spring?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It Happens Every Spring was composed by Leigh Harline.