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Road to Happiness
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Road to Happiness

1941-12-19 · 84 min · ★ 5.7

Drama · Music · Romance

A struggling singer, devoted to his young son, fears the child's super-spoiled, unloving but wealthy mother will gain custody of the boy.

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Directors
Phil Rosen
Production companies
Monogram Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John BolesJohn BolesJeff Carter
Mona BarrieMona BarrieMillie Rankin
Billy LeeBilly LeeDanny Carter
Selmer JacksonSelmer JacksonSam Rankin
Roscoe KarnsRoscoe KarnsCharley Grady
Lillian ElliottLillian ElliottMrs. Price
Paul PorcasiPaul PorcasiPietro Pacelli
Sam FlintSam FlintColonel Gregory
Brandon HurstBrandon HurstSwayne
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerJackson
Harland TuckerHarland TuckerFoster
Antonio FilauriRafael Almonti
Charles CalvertBald-headed Boarder (uncredited)
Willy CastelloWilly CastelloParty Guest (uncredited)
Ruth CliffordRuth CliffordShip Passenger (uncredited)
Lester DorrLester DorrRankin's Chauffeur (uncredited)
Dick ElliottDick ElliottPawnshop Owner (uncredited)
Herbert EvansHerbert EvansEvans - Rankin's Butler (uncredited)
Sam HarrisShip Passenger (uncredited)
Harry HarveyHarry HarveyBoarder (uncredited)

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