You Gotta Stay Happy(1948)
It's Hilarious! It's Romantic!... and wonderfully wacky!
You Gotta Stay Happy Synopsis
Indecisive heiress Dee Dee Dillwood is pushed into marrying her sixth fiancée, but unable to face the wedding night, she flees into the adjacent hotel room of commercial pilot Marvin Payne, who just wants to sleep. She then persuades him to take her to California.
You Gotta Stay Happy (1948) is a comedy and romance film directed by H. C. Potter, released on October 28, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Joan Fontaine, James Stewart, Eddie Albert and Roland Young. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- H. C. Potter
- Writers:
- Karl Tunberg, Robert Carson
- Producers:
- Karl Tunberg
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Metty
- Composer:
- Daniele Amfitheatrof
- Production:
- William Dozier Productions, Rampart Productions, Universal International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
You Gotta Stay Happy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joan Fontaine
as Dee Dee Dillwood
James Stewart
as Marvin Payne
Eddie Albert
as Bullets Baker
Roland Young
as Ralph Tutwiler
Willard Parker
as Henry Benson
Percy Kilbride
as Mr. Racknell
Porter Hall
as Mr. Caslon
Marcy McGuire
as Georgia Goodrich
Arthur Walsh
as Milton Goodrich
William Bakewell
as Dick Hebert
Paul Cavanagh
as Dr. Blucher
Halliwell Hobbes
as Martin
Key crew
Directed by H. C. Potter, written by Karl Tunberg and Robert Carson, produced by Karl Tunberg.
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You Gotta Stay Happy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 18 ratings.
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You Gotta Stay Happy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch You Gotta Stay Happy online?
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You Gotta Stay Happy (1948) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in You Gotta Stay Happy?
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The main cast of You Gotta Stay Happy (1948) includes Joan Fontaine, James Stewart, Eddie Albert, Roland Young and Willard Parker. The film was directed by H. C. Potter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was You Gotta Stay Happy released?
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You Gotta Stay Happy was released on October 28, 1948 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is You Gotta Stay Happy worth watching?
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You Gotta Stay Happy (1948) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.