Invitation to Happiness

Nan
1h 37m
1939
6 /10 (1)

Overview

An egotistical boxer romances a rich backer's daughter.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1939-06-07

Top Billed Cast

Irene Dunne

Eleanor Wayne

Fred MacMurray

Albert 'King' Cole

Charles Ruggles

Henry 'Pop' Hardy

Billy Cook

Albert Cole Jr.

William Collier Sr.

Mr. Wayne

Marion Martin

Lola Snow

Oscar O'Shea

Divorce Judge

Burr Caruth

Butler

Doodles Weaver

Band Leader / Emcee at Harry's

Eddie Hogan

The Champ

Virginia Brissac

Eleanor's Nurse (uncredited)

Joe Caits

Man in Office (uncredited)

Wheaton Chambers

Reporter (uncredited)

Russ Clark

Referee (uncredited)

Heinie Conklin

Joe, the Cook (uncredited)

Joe Cunningham

Announcer (uncredited)

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