Movie

The Happy Years

★ 7.5(4)19501h 50m

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Good to know

Director: William A. Wellman
Release date: 1950-07-07
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

The Happy Years — trailer

About The Happy Years

The Happy Years is a 1950 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by William A. Wellman, starring Dean Stockwell, Darryl Hickman and Scotty Beckett. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Happy Years in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Based on a collection of stories with the focus on young John Humperkink "Dink" Stover, a student at the Lawrenceville Prepatory School, in 1896, whose family, in Eastcester, New York, have just about given up on his education because he is an incorrigible student. He gets into one situation after another and incurs the dislike of his classmates, who think he is cowardly but he changes their opinion when he challenges several of them to a fight. When he returns home for the summer, he meets Miss Dolly Travers and increases his 'hatred of women' because she does not accept his schoolboy pranks. Back at school, in the fall, he is more difficult than ever until his philosophy is changed by a teacher.

Cast

Dean Stockwell

John Humperdink 'Dink' Stover

Darryl Hickman

George 'Tough' McCarty

Scotty Beckett

'Tennessee' Shad

Leon Ames

Sr. Samuel H. Stover

Margalo Gillmore

Maude Stover

Leo G. Carroll

Mr. Hopkins

Donn Gift

Joshua Montgomery Smead

Danny Mummert

"Butsey" White

Elinor Donahue

Connie Brown

George Chandler

Johnny

Irving Bacon

Mr. Conover

Arthur Space

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookpreparatory schoolboys' school19th centurynaughty

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Happy Years in New Zealand?+

The Happy Years 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 The Happy Years on Netflix?+

The Happy Years is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Happy Years?+

The Happy Years has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in The Happy Years?+

The Happy Years stars Dean Stockwell, Darryl Hickman, Scotty Beckett, Leon Ames and Margalo Gillmore.

When did The Happy Years come out?+

The Happy Years is a 1950 movie directed by William A. Wellman.

What genre is The Happy Years?+

The Happy Years is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed The Happy Years?+

The Happy Years was directed by William A. Wellman.