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It Happened on Fifth Avenue
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It Happened on Fifth Avenue

1947-04-17 · 116 min · ★ 7.1

Comedy · Romance · Music

A New Yorker hobo moves into a mansion and along the way he gathers friends to live in the house with him. Before he knows it, he is living with the actual home owners.

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Directors
Roy Del Ruth
Production companies
Roy Del Ruth Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Don DeForeDon DeForeJim Bullock
Ann HardingAnn HardingMary O'Connor
Charles RugglesCharles RugglesMichael J. 'Mike' O'Connor
Victor MooreVictor MooreAloysius T. McKeever
Gale StormGale StormTrudy O'Connor
Grant MitchellGrant MitchellAl Farrow
Edward BrophyEdward BrophyGates Patrolman Cecil Felton
Alan Hale Jr.Alan Hale Jr.Whitey Temple
Dorothea KentDorothea KentMargie Temple
Edward RyanEdward RyanHank
Cathy CarterAlice
Charles LaneCharles LaneLandlord (uncredited)
Arthur HohlArthur HohlBrady - Gates Patrolman (uncredited)
Edward GarganEdward GarganPoliceman in Park (uncredited)
James FlavinJames FlavinFirst Policeman (uncredited)
John HamiltonJohn HamiltonHarper (uncredited)
Chester CluteChester ClutePhillips (uncredited)
Anthony SydesJackie Temple (uncredited)
Eddie MarrEddie MarrTour Guide on Bus (uncredited)
George LloydGeorge LloydHead Moving Man (uncredited)

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