It Happened on 5th Avenue
Movie Details:
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genres | Comedy, Music, Romance |
| Release date | April 19, 1947 |
| Running time | 1hr 56min |
| Age rating | Approved |
| Starring | Don DeFore, Ann Harding, Charles Ruggles, Victor Moore, Gale Storm |
| Directed by | Roy Del Ruth |
| Screenplay by | Everett Freeman, Vick Knight (additional dialogue) |
| Story by | Herbert Clyde Lewis, Frederick Stephani |
| Produced by | Roy Del Ruth |
| Cinematography by | Henry Sharp |
| Edited by | Richard Heermance |
| Music by | Edward Ward |
| Art Direction by | Lewis H. Creber |
| Set Decoration by | Raymond Boltz Jr. |
| Production Company | Roy Del Ruth Productions |
| Distributor | Allied Artists |
Cast & Characters:
- Don DeFore as Jim Bullock
- Ann Harding as Mary O’Connor
- Charlie Ruggles as Michael J. “Mike” O’Connor
- Victor Moore as Aloyisius T. McKeever
- Gale Storm as Trudy O’Connor
- Grant Mitchell as Farrow
- Edward Brophy as Patrolman Cecil Felton
- Alan Hale Jr. as Whitey Temple
- Dorothea Kent as Margie Temple
- Edward Ryan Jr. as Hank
- Cathy Carter as Alice
- Arthur Hohl as Patrolman Brady (uncredited)
- John Hamilton as Harper (uncredited)
- Charles Lane as landlord (uncredited)
- Abe Reynolds as Finkelhoff the tailor (uncredited)
Storyline:
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.
About It Happened on 5th Avenue Movie:
It Happened on 5th Avenue, also known as It Happened on Fifth Avenue, is an American romantic comedy directed by Roy Del Ruth. The film stars Don DeFore, Ann Harding, Charles Ruggles, Victor Moore, and Gale Storm. The story revolves around Aloysius T. McKeever (Moore), a hobo who lives in a luxurious mansion on New York City’s 5th Avenue while its wealthy owners are away for the winter.
The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Story, although it ultimately lost to another holiday classic, Miracle on 34th Street. It premiered in Los Angeles on November 3, 1946, and was released theatrically in the United States on April 19, 1947.
It Happened on 5th Avenue received mixed reviews from critics but has been appreciated for its heartwarming themes of family and community during the holiday season. The film’s blend of comedy and sentimentality makes it a charming addition to classic Christmas cinema.