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Happiness Ahead
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Happiness Ahead

1934-10-27 · 86 min · ★ 6.6

Romance · Music · Comedy

Society heiress Joan Bradford rebels against her mother's choice of a future husband by masquerading as a working class girl and dating a window washer.

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Directors
Mervyn LeRoy
Production companies
First National Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dick PowellDick PowellBob Lane
Josephine HutchinsonJosephine HutchinsonJoan Bradford
John HallidayJohn HallidayHenry Bradford
Frank McHughFrank McHughTom
Allen JenkinsAllen JenkinsChuck
Ruth DonnellyRuth DonnellyAnna
Dorothy DareDorothy DareJosie
Marjorie GatesonMarjorie GatesonMrs. Bradford
Gavin GordonGavin Gordon'Jellie' Travis
Russell HicksRussell HicksJim Meehan
Mary ForbesMary ForbesMrs. Travis
Jane DarwellJane DarwellMrs. Davis - The Landlady
Willie FungWillie FungChinese Headwaiter
Eddie LeeChinese Waiter
Gertrude ShortGertrude ShortParty Reveller
Mary TreenMary TreenBob's Friend Celebrating New Year's Eve
George ChandlerGeorge ChandlerWindow Washer
Mary RussellMary RussellBob's Friend at the Pekin
Olaf HyttenOlaf HyttenBradford's Butler (uncredited)
Keye LukeKeye LukePekin Club Emcee (uncredited)

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