Invitation to Happiness
1939 · 1h 37m · Approved
Drama, Romance
Directed by
Wesley Ruggles
Overview
An egotistical boxer romances a rich backer's daughter.
Director and cast
- Wesley Ruggles Director
- Irene Dunne as Eleanor Wayne
- Fred MacMurray as Albert 'King' Cole
- Charles Ruggles as Henry 'Pop' Hardy
- Billy Cook as Albert Cole Jr.
- William Collier Sr. as Mr. Wayne
- Marion Martin as Lola Snow
- Oscar O'Shea as Divorce Judge
- Burr Caruth as Butler
- Doodles Weaver as Band Leader / Emcee at Harry's
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