Is Everybody Happy?
"The Master of Jazz in a Masterpiece of Glorious Entertainment!"
Originally released in 1929. Is Everybody Happy? is a comedy/drama film. directed by Archie Mayo. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ted Lewis, Alice Day, and Ann Pennington
Synopsis
It is the story of Ted Lewis, popular band leader and clarinettist. The music for the film was written by Harry Akst and Grant Clarke, except for "St. Louis Blues" by W. C. Handy and "Tiger Rag". The film's title comes from Lewis's catchphrase "Is everybody happy?" The film's soundtrack exists on Vitaphone discs preserved at the UCLA Film and Television Archive, but the film itself is considered a lost film, according to the Vitaphone Project website. A five minute clip from the film can be found on YouTube.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Is Everybody Happy? about?
It is the story of Ted Lewis, popular band leader and clarinettist. The music for the film was written by Harry Akst and Grant Clarke, except for "St. Louis Blues" by W. C. Handy and "Tiger Rag". T...
Who directed Is Everybody Happy??
Is Everybody Happy? was directed by Archie Mayo.
How long is Is Everybody Happy??
Is Everybody Happy? has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Is Everybody Happy? released?
Is Everybody Happy? was released on October 19, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Is Everybody Happy??
The main cast of Is Everybody Happy? includes Ted Lewis, Alice Day, Ann Pennington, Lawrence Grant, Julia Swayne Gordon.