It Could Happen to You

Movie

It Could Happen to You

“One of the best stories the Saturday Evening Post ever ran!...better still on the screen!”

★ 4.8(2)19391h 10m

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Good to know

Director: Alfred L. Werker
Release date: 1939-06-08
Runtime: 1h 10m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

About It Could Happen to You

It Could Happen to You is a 1939 movie in the Comedy and Mystery genres, directed by Alfred L. Werker, starring Stuart Erwin, Gloria Stuart and Raymond Walburn. It has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.8/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch It Could Happen to You in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In this comedy/mystery a milquetoast ad man finds his good ideas constantly copped by ambitious coworkers. His boss doesn't even seem to see him. The ad man's wife pushes her husband into confronting his boss during a party. Unfortunately, the timid fellow finds himself accused of murder after a corpse is found in the trunk of his car. He is quickly incarcerated for the crime. Meanwhile his wife begins investigating in an attempt to prove his innocence.

Cast

Stuart Erwin

Mackinley Winslow

Gloria Stuart

Doris Winslow

Raymond Walburn

J. Hadden Quigley

Douglas Fowley

Freddie Barlow

June Gale

Agnes Barlow

Clarence Kolb

Alfred Wiman

Paul Hurst

Sandy

Richard Lane

District Attorney

Robert Greig

Pedley

Themes & keywords

wrongful conviction

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch It Could Happen to You in Canada?+

It Could Happen to You is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is It Could Happen to You on Netflix?+

It Could Happen to You is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is It Could Happen to You?+

It Could Happen to You has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

Who stars in It Could Happen to You?+

It Could Happen to You stars Stuart Erwin, Gloria Stuart, Raymond Walburn, Douglas Fowley and June Gale.

When did It Could Happen to You come out?+

It Could Happen to You is a 1939 movie directed by Alfred L. Werker.

What genre is It Could Happen to You?+

It Could Happen to You is Comedy and Mystery film.

Who directed It Could Happen to You?+

It Could Happen to You was directed by Alfred L. Werker.