Invitation to Happiness(1939)
Invitation to Happiness Synopsis
An egotistical boxer romances a rich backer's daughter.
Invitation to Happiness (1939) is a drama and romance film directed by Wesley Ruggles, released on June 7, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Irene Dunne, Fred MacMurray, Charles Ruggles and Billy Cook. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Wesley Ruggles
- Writers:
- Mark Jerome, Claude Binyon
- Producers:
- Wesley Ruggles
- Cinematographer:
- Leo Tover
- Composer:
- Friedrich Hollaender
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Invitation to Happiness Cast & Crew
Main cast
Irene Dunne
as Eleanor Wayne
Fred MacMurray
as Albert 'King' Cole
Charles 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
Burr Caruth
as Butler
Doodles Weaver
as Band Leader / Emcee at Harry's
- Eddie Hogan
Eddie Hogan
as The Champ
Virginia Brissac
as Eleanor's Nurse (uncredited)
Joe Caits
as Man in Office (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Wesley Ruggles, written by Mark Jerome and Claude Binyon, produced by Wesley Ruggles.
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Invitation to Happiness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Invitation to Happiness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Invitation to Happiness online?
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Who stars in Invitation to Happiness?
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The main cast of Invitation to Happiness (1939) includes Irene Dunne, Fred MacMurray, Charles Ruggles, Billy Cook and William Collier Sr.. The film was directed by Wesley Ruggles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Invitation to Happiness released?
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Invitation to Happiness was released on June 7, 1939 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Invitation to Happiness worth watching?
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Invitation to Happiness (1939) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.