It's a Great Life(1935)
It's a Great Life Synopsis
Desperate for work, Johnny Barclay leaves Ma and Grandpop to join the newly formed Civilian Conversation Corps. On the way he meets cynical young hobo Roscoe "Rockie" Johnson, and, although Rockie believes that hopping freight trains is a great life, Johnny convinces him to join the Corps.
It's a Great Life (1935) is a adventure, drama and romance film directed by Edward F. Cline, released on October 4, 1935 with a runtime of 1h 4m. It stars Joe Morrison, Paul Kelly, Rosalind Keith and William Frawley. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward F. Cline
- Writers:
- Arthur Lake, Harlan Thompson, Sherman Rogers
- Producers:
- Harold Hurley
- Cinematographer:
- Ben F. Reynolds
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
It's a Great Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joe Morrison
as Johnny Barclay
Paul Kelly
as Rockie Johnson
Rosalind Keith
as Mary Jennings
William Frawley
as Lt. McNulty
Charles 'Chic' Sale
as Grandpa Barclay
David Holt
as Ruddy
Dean Jagger
as Arnold
Baby LeRoy
as Buddy
Florence Nash
as Ma Emmy Barclay
Gloria Ann White
as Elizabeth
Oscar Polk
as Lazy Bones
Irving Bacon
as Slim (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Edward F. Cline, written by Arthur Lake, Harlan Thompson and Sherman Rogers, produced by Harold Hurley.
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It's a Great Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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It's a Great Life – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in It's a Great Life?
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The main cast of It's a Great Life (1935) includes Joe Morrison, Paul Kelly, Rosalind Keith, William Frawley and Charles 'Chic' Sale. The film was directed by Edward F. Cline. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was It's a Great Life released?
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It's a Great Life was released on October 4, 1935 and runs for 1h 4m.
Is It's a Great Life worth watching?
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It's a Great Life (1935) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.