Invitation to Happiness

1939 film by Wesley Ruggles

June 16, 1939 (1939-06-16)

Running time

97 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish

Invitation to Happiness is a 1939 American drama film directed by Wesley Ruggles and written by Claude Binyon. The film stars Irene Dunne, Fred MacMurray, Charlie Ruggles, Billy Cook, William Collier, Sr. and Marion Martin. The film was released on June 16, 1939, by Paramount Pictures.^[1]^[2]

Plot

Albert 'King' Cole is a talented heavyweight boxer who has potential to achieve the championship. At least his trainer, Henry 'Pop' Hardy thinks so. Hardy brings in his friend Mr. Wayne to sponsor Cole. Cole meets Mr. Wayne's daughter, Eleanor who is arrogant, but Cole manages to catch Eleanor's attention. Will they overcome their differences and obstacles and be together?

Cast

Irene Dunne as Eleanor Wayne
Fred MacMurray as Albert 'King' Cole
Charlie Ruggles as Henry 'Pop' Hardy
Billy Cook as Albert Cole Jr.
William Collier, Sr. as Mr. Wayne
Marion Martin as Lola Snow
Oscar O'Shea as Divorce Judge
Burr Caruth as Butler
Eddie Hogan as The Champ

Production credits

Wesley Ruggles - producer, director
Claude Binyon - screenplay
Mark Jerome - story
Leo Tover - photography
Farciot Edouart - process photography
Hans Dreier - art direction
Ernst Fegté - art direction
Alma Macrorie - editor
Edith Head - costumes
Early Hayman - sound recording
Richard Olson - sound recording
A. E. Freudeman - interior decorations
Frederick Hollander - musical score

References

^ "Invitation to Happiness (1939) - Overview". TCM.com. 1939-06-08. Retrieved 2015-03-12.
^ Nugent, Frank S. (2015). "Invitation-to-Happiness - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-03-12.