Happy Go Lovely (1951): Cast & Plot
Happy Go Lovely is a 1951 music comedy directed by H. Bruce Humberstone, starring David Niven as B.G. Bruno, Vera-Ellen and Hugh Dempster. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- H. Bruce Humberstone
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Marcel Hellman Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Happy Go Lovely About?
The premise of Happy Go Lovely without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Kind but overly proper bachelor B.G. Bruno runs a thriving Scottish greeting‑card firm. His generosity is tempered by a stiff, respectable demeanor. When an American troupe arrives in Edinburgh hoping to stage a musical but struggles to find financiers, Bruno becomes entangled with several leading ladies who, through a misunderstanding, think he is a newspaper reporter, sparking comic romantic confusion.
Happy Go Lovely Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- revue
- edinburgh scotland
- overdue rent
- pipe band
- parade
- playing piano
- dancing girl
- stage manager
- shouting
- mink stole
- pearl necklace
- basket of flowers
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- bill
- lute
- harvest
- ballet
- dressing room
- bouquet
- red carnation
- promotion
- stage set model
- string sextet
- playing violin
- restaurant
- ballroom dancing
- ok hand gesture
- stained glass window
- personal check
- tap dancing
- slapped in the face
- climbing out a window
- female singer
- cigar smoking
- man carries a woman
- man wears a kilt
- man wears a tuxedo
- woman changes clothes
- punched in the face
- quitting a job
- blonde woman
- director
- girl
- woman wears tights
- woman dances
- greeting card
- bachelor
- theatrical producer
- show within a show
- dancer
- dance troupe
Happy Go Lovely Cast & Characters
David Niven leads the cast as B.G. Bruno, with Vera-Ellen as Janet Jones and Hugh Dempster as Bates. Directed by H. Bruce Humberstone; 33 actors are credited in all.
- Director H. Bruce Humberstone
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David Niven as B.G. Bruno - Vera-Ellen as Janet Jones
- Hugh Dempster as Bates
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Joyce Carey as Bruno's Secretary
Also Starring in Happy Go Lovely
· 29 more- Cesar Romero John Frost
- Molly Urquhart Madame Amanda's Assistant
- Barbara Couper Madame Amanda
- Diane Hart Mae
- Gordon Jackson Paul Tracy
- John Laurie Jonskill
- Wylie Watson Stage Door Keeper
- Ambrosine Phillpotts Lady Martin
- Douglas Scott Principal Dancer (as Douglas Scott and his Debonair Boys)
- Arthur Mullard Stage-hand (uncredited)
- John Harvey Police Sergeant (uncredited)
- Reg Thomason Chorus Boy (uncredited)
- Aileen Lewis Restaurant Diner (uncredited)
- Gladys Henson Mrs. Urquhart
- Ernest Blyth Creditor (uncredited)
- Sandra Dorne Betty
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- Archie Duncan Police Inspector (uncredited)
- Kay Kendall Secretary (uncredited)
- Henry Hewitt Dodds
- Joan Heal Phyllis Gardiner
- Hector Ross Harold
- Ian Stuart Principal Dancer
- Bobby Howes Charlie
- David Lober Principal Dancer
- Jonathon Lucas Principal Dancer
- Jack Billings Principal Dancer
- Rolf Alexander Principal Dancer
- Leon Biedkyski Principal Dancer
- Marianne Burwood Blonde Girl (uncredited)
Happy Go Lovely Plot Summary
What happens in Happy Go Lovely from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
When chorus girl Janet Jones, Vera-Ellen, is late for rehearsal in Edinburgh, Bates, the chauffeur for B. G. Bruno, gives her a lift in Bruno’s limousine, triggering talk that she is engaged to the wealthiest man in Scotland. American producer John Frost, her employer, has just had the star of his next show, Frolics to You, walk out on him because of his desperate financial situation. He replaces her with Janet, hoping Bruno’s endorsement will help secure backing from creditors, or at least lend his revival some prestige. Janet’s dressmaker, Madame Amanda, Barbara Couper, gives her more clothes, and sends the bill to Bruno. Janet’s roommate, Mae Thompson, Diane Hart, convinces her to continue the deception.
Full summary
The whole story of Happy Go Lovely, scene by scene
Happy Go Lovely Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Happy Go Lovely.
Cars in Happy Go Lovely
7 cars on screen, including the 1949 Austin A125 Sheerline and the 1948 Austin A40 10cwt Van.
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1949 Austin A125 Sheerline Important role -
1948 Austin A40 10cwt Van Minor role -
1949 Jaguar Mk.V Minor role -
1938 Fordson 10cwt Van Background role
Happy Go Lovely Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “L'amore è bello” and “Glücklich und verliebt”.
- Also known as
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- L'amore è bello
- Glücklich und verliebt
- Horas de ensueño
- O Mundo a Seus Pés
- Härligt förälskad
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Happy Go Lovely FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Happy Go Lovely, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Happy Go Lovely?
Happy Go Lovely runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Happy Go Lovely released?
Happy Go Lovely was released on March 6, 1951.
Who directed Happy Go Lovely?
Happy Go Lovely was directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.
More films by H. Bruce Humberstone Who is in the cast of Happy Go Lovely?
Happy Go Lovely stars David Niven as B.G. Bruno, Vera-Ellen as Janet Jones and Hugh Dempster as Bates, among 33 credited actors.
Does Happy Go Lovely have a post-credit scene?
No. Happy Go Lovely has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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