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It Could Happen to You

"Drama So Shockingly Real...Romance So Beautifully Tender That IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU!"

June 28, 1937 1h 11m 1.0/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 1937. It Could Happen to You is a drama film. directed by Phil Rosen. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Alan Baxter, Andrea Leeds, and Owen Davis Jr.

Synopsis

A politically charged story about a man who dabbles in crime, with disastrous results, to gain the capital he needs to purchase a school where immigrants are prepared for American citizenship. The school's European teacher dreams of a fascist America. Based on a story by Nathanael West and Samuel Ornitz, who was one of the Hollywood Ten blacklisted during the McCarthy Era.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 28, 1937 88 years ago
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Runtime 1h 11m 71 minutes total
User Rating 1.0/10 Mixed (2 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is It Could Happen to You about?

A politically charged story about a man who dabbles in crime, with disastrous results, to gain the capital he needs to purchase a school where immigrants are prepared for American citizenship. The ...

Who directed It Could Happen to You?

It Could Happen to You was directed by Phil Rosen.

How long is It Could Happen to You?

It Could Happen to You has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).

When was It Could Happen to You released?

It Could Happen to You was released on June 28, 1937 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in It Could Happen to You?

The main cast of It Could Happen to You includes Alan Baxter, Andrea Leeds, Owen Davis Jr., Astrid Allwyn, Walter Kingsford.