Movie

It Happened on Fifth Avenue

“It's 1947's Richest Comedy!”

★ 7.1(87)19471h 56m

It Happened on Fifth Avenue is streaming on Artiflix in Belgium, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Roy Del Ruth
Release date: 1947-04-17
Runtime: 1h 56m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Roy Del Ruth Productions

About It Happened on Fifth Avenue

It Happened on Fifth Avenue is a 1947 movie in the Comedy, Romance and Music genres, directed by Roy Del Ruth, starring Don DeFore, Ann Harding and Charles Ruggles. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 87 viewers. Below you can see where to watch It Happened on Fifth Avenue in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Don DeFore

Jim Bullock

Ann Harding

Mary O'Connor

Charles Ruggles

Michael J. 'Mike' O'Connor

Victor Moore

Aloysius T. McKeever

Gale Storm

Trudy O'Connor

Grant Mitchell

Al Farrow

Edward Brophy

Gates Patrolman Cecil Felton

Alan Hale Jr.

Whitey Temple

Dorothea Kent

Margie Temple

Edward Ryan

Hank

Cathy Carter

Alice

Charles Lane

Landlord (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

new york cityhomeless personholidaynew year's daymansionmillionairebumassumed identitymanhattan, new york cityhomeless mansquattingchristmas

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch It Happened on Fifth Avenue in Belgium?+

In Belgium, you can stream It Happened on Fifth Avenue on Artiflix. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video.

Is It Happened on Fifth Avenue on Netflix?+

It Happened on Fifth Avenue is not on Netflix in Belgium right now, but you can stream it on Artiflix.

How long is It Happened on Fifth Avenue?+

It Happened on Fifth Avenue has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Who stars in It Happened on Fifth Avenue?+

It Happened on Fifth Avenue stars Don DeFore, Ann Harding, Charles Ruggles, Victor Moore and Gale Storm.

When did It Happened on Fifth Avenue come out?+

It Happened on Fifth Avenue is a 1947 movie directed by Roy Del Ruth.

What genre is It Happened on Fifth Avenue?+

It Happened on Fifth Avenue is Comedy, Romance and Music film.

Who directed It Happened on Fifth Avenue?+

It Happened on Fifth Avenue was directed by Roy Del Ruth.