It Could Happen to You

It Could Happen to You

1937
1h 11m
3.0

3.0/10

3 votes • View on IMDb

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

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date June 28, 1937
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0029054

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

Key Crew

Phil Rosen
Director
Nathanael West
Screenplay
Samuel Ornitz
Screenplay