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It's a Great Life

  • 19351935
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  • 1h 4m
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6.8/10
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It's a Great Life (1935)
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Romance
Desperate for work, Johnny Barclay leaves Ma and Grandpop to join the newly formed Civilian Conversation Corps. On the way he meets cynical young hobo Roscoe "Rockie" Johnson, and, although ... Read allDesperate for work, Johnny Barclay leaves Ma and Grandpop to join the newly formed Civilian Conversation Corps. On the way he meets cynical young hobo Roscoe "Rockie" Johnson, and, although Rockie believes that hopping freight trains is a great life, Johnny convinces him to join ... Read allDesperate for work, Johnny Barclay leaves Ma and Grandpop to join the newly formed Civilian Conversation Corps. On the way he meets cynical young hobo Roscoe "Rockie" Johnson, and, although Rockie believes that hopping freight trains is a great life, Johnny convinces him to join the Corps. At first the hardship of the Corps induces Rockie to quit, but he returns with ... Read all
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  • Director
    • Edward F. Cline
  • Writers
    • Arthur Lake(story)
    • Sherman Rogers(story)
    • Paul Gerard Smith(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Joe Morrison
    • Paul Kelly
    • Rosalind Keith
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  • Director
    • Edward F. Cline
  • Writers
    • Arthur Lake(story)
    • Sherman Rogers(story)
    • Paul Gerard Smith(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Joe Morrison
    • Paul Kelly
    • Rosalind Keith
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    Joe Morrison
    Joe Morrison
    • Johnny Barclayas Johnny Barclay
    Paul Kelly
    Paul Kelly
    • Rockie Johnsonas Rockie Johnson
    Rosalind Keith
    Rosalind Keith
    • Mary Jenningsas Mary Jennings
    William Frawley
    William Frawley
    • Lt. McNultyas Lt. McNulty
    Charles 'Chic' Sale
    Charles 'Chic' Sale
    • Grandpa Barclayas Grandpa Barclay
    David Holt
    David Holt
    • Ruddyas Ruddy
    Dean Jagger
    Dean Jagger
    • Arnoldas Arnold
    Baby LeRoy
    Baby LeRoy
    • Buddyas Buddy
    Florence Nash
    Florence Nash
    • Ma Emmy Barclayas Ma Emmy Barclay
    Gloria Ann White
    • Elizabethas Elizabeth
    Oscar Polk
    Oscar Polk
    • Lazy Bonesas Lazy Bones
    Irving Bacon
    Irving Bacon
    • Slimas Slim
    • (uncredited)
    Clarence Badger Jr.
    • Rangeras Ranger
    • (uncredited)
    George Barton
    • CCC Boyas CCC Boy
    • (uncredited)
    Hurley Breen
    • CCC Boyas CCC Boy
    • (uncredited)
    Thomas Carr
    • CCC Boyas CCC Boy
    • (uncredited)
    Allan Cavan
    Allan Cavan
    • Doctoras Doctor
    • (uncredited)
    Eddy Chandler
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    • Director
      • Edward F. Cline
    • Writers
      • Arthur Lake(story)
      • Sherman Rogers(story)
      • Paul Gerard Smith(screenplay)
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      Oscar Polk's first movie.
    • Soundtracks
      When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
      Music by Ernest Ball
      Lyrics by Chauncey Olcott and George Graff

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    • Release date
      • October 4, 1935 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • From Little Acorns
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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      1 hour 4 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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