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It Could Happen to You

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

★ 1.0 (1 votes) | 1937 | 1h 11m
Drama
Overview

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.

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  • Status Released
  • Release Date June 28, 1937
  • Budget N/A
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Cast

Alan Baxter
Alan Baxter

Bob Ames

Andrea Leeds
Andrea Leeds

Laura Compton

Owen Davis Jr.
Owen Davis Jr.

Fred Barrett

Astrid Allwyn
Astrid Allwyn

Angela

Walter Kingsford
Walter Kingsford

Prof. Schwab

Al Shean
Al Shean

Max 'Pa' Barrett

Christian Rub
Christian Rub

Clavish

Elsa Janssen
Elsa Janssen

Mrs. Clavish

Edward Colebrook
Edward Colebrook

Pogano

Stanley King
Stanley King

Detective

Nina Campana
Nina Campana

Italian Woman

Frank Yaconelli
Frank Yaconelli

Greek

Crew

Phil Rosen
Phil Rosen

Director

Samuel Ornitz
Samuel Ornitz

Screenplay

Nathanael West
Nathanael West

Screenplay