Quick Facts
DirectorW.S. Van Dyke
Runtime1h 26m · NR
GenresComedy · Crime · Mystery · Romance
Release1939-05-19
Film
It's a Wonderful World
1939· NR· 1h 26m· Comedy· Crime· Mystery· Romance
“THE HAPPENINGS OF ONE WONDERFUL NIGHT!”
Detective Guy Johnson's client, Willie Heywood, is framed for murder. While Guy hides him so he can catch the real killer, both of them are nabbed by the police, tried, convicted and sentenced to jail: Guy for a year with Willie to be executed. On the way to jail, Guy comes across a clue and escapes from the police.
1939-05-19
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorW.S. Van Dyke
ScreenplayBen Hecht
ProducerFrank Davis
Director of PhotographyOliver T. Marsh
Original Music ComposerEdward Ward
EditorHarold F. Kress
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 13 crew)
Details
Released1939-05-19
Runtime1h 26m · NR
StatusReleased
StudiosMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.5/10 · 48 votes
Original languageen
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