Happy Land(1943)
A great story of two people who found themselves only after they thought they lost all!
Happy Land Synopsis
An Iowa drugstore owner becomes embittered when his son is killed in World War II. The druggist believes that the boy's life was cut short before he had an opportunity to truly appreciate his existence.
Happy Land (1943) is a drama, fantasy and war film directed by Irving Pichel, released on November 10, 1943 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Don Ameche, Frances Dee, Harry Carey and Ann Rutherford. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Irving Pichel
- Writers:
- Julien Josephson, MacKinlay Kantor, Kathryn Scola
- Producers:
- Kenneth Macgowan
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph LaShelle
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Happy Land Cast & Crew
Main cast
Don Ameche
as Lew Marsh
Frances Dee
as Agnes Marsh
Harry Carey
as Edward "Gramp" Marsh
Ann Rutherford
as Lenore Prentiss
Cara Williams
as Gretchen Barry
Richard Crane
as Rusty Marsh
Harry Morgan
as Tony Cavrek (as Henry Morgan)
Minor Watson
as Judge Colvin
Dickie Moore
as Peter Orcutt
- Richard Abbott
Richard Abbott
as Reverend Wood (uncredited)
- Jackie Averill
Jackie Averill
as Tod (uncredited)
Walter Baldwin
as Jake Hibbs (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Irving Pichel, written by Julien Josephson, MacKinlay Kantor and Kathryn Scola, produced by Kenneth Macgowan.
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Happy Land Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 4 ratings.
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Happy Land – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Happy Land online?
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Who stars in Happy Land?
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The main cast of Happy Land (1943) includes Don Ameche, Frances Dee, Harry Carey, Ann Rutherford and Cara Williams. The film was directed by Irving Pichel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Happy Land released?
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Happy Land was released on November 10, 1943 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Happy Land worth watching?
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Happy Land (1943) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.