Movie

It Could Happen to You

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

★ 3.0(3)19371h 11m

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Good to know

Director: Phil Rosen
Release date: 1937-06-28
Runtime: 1h 11m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

About It Could Happen to You

It Could Happen to You is a 1937 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Phil Rosen, starring Alan Baxter, Andrea Leeds and Owen Davis Jr.. It has a runtime of 1 hour 11 minutes. It holds an average rating of 3.0/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch It Could Happen to You in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Alan Baxter

Bob Ames

Andrea Leeds

Laura Compton

Owen Davis Jr.

Fred Barrett

Astrid Allwyn

Angela

Walter Kingsford

Prof. Schwab

Al Shean

Max 'Pa' Barrett

Christian Rub

Clavish

Elsa Janssen

Mrs. Clavish

Edward Colebrook

Pogano

Stanley King

Detective

Nina Campana

Italian Woman

Frank Yaconelli

Greek

Themes & keywords

brotherlawyer

Frequently asked questions

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

It Could Happen to You is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. 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 New Zealand right now.

How long is It Could Happen to You?+

It Could Happen to You has a runtime of 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).

Who stars in It Could Happen to You?+

It Could Happen to You stars Alan Baxter, Andrea Leeds, Owen Davis Jr., Astrid Allwyn and Walter Kingsford.

When did It Could Happen to You come out?+

It Could Happen to You is a 1937 movie directed by Phil Rosen.

What genre is It Could Happen to You?+

It Could Happen to You is Drama film.

Who directed It Could Happen to You?+

It Could Happen to You was directed by Phil Rosen.