Let’s Be Happy (1957): Cast & Plot
Let’s Be Happy is a 1957 music film directed by Henry Levin, starring Vera-Ellen as Jeannie MacLean, Tony Martin and Zena Marshall. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Henry Levin
- Genre
- Music
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Marcel Hellman Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Let’s Be Happy About?
The premise of Let’s Be Happy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After inheriting her grandfather’s estate, Canadian Jeannie MacLean travels to Scotland to explore her family roots. On the flight she meets businessman Stanley Smith, and a romance sparks in Edinburgh. Trouble arises when Stanley skips a date with Jeannie to pursue the striking redhead Helene, while the penniless Lord McNairn, aware of Jeannie’s newfound wealth, courts her and offers to show the city.
Let’s Be Happy Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- customs
- loch lomond
- hotel
- evening gown
- fashion model
- fashion show
- dancing
- edinburgh scotland
- scottish castle
- laundry
- champagne
- train
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- tea
- golf
- fishing
- bible
- dog
- based on play
Let’s Be Happy Cast & Characters
Vera-Ellen leads the cast as Jeannie MacLean, with Tony Martin as Stanley Smith and Zena Marshall as Helene. Directed by Henry Levin; 30 actors are credited in all.
- Director Henry Levin
- Vera-Ellen as Jeannie MacLean
- Tony Martin as Stanley Smith
- Zena Marshall as Helene
- Robert Flemyng as Lord James MacNairn
Also Starring in Let’s Be Happy
· 26 more- Jean Cadell Mrs. Cathie (uncredited)
- Gordon Jackson Dougal McLean (uncredited)
- Paul Young Page Boy Bobby
- Michael Anthony Monsieur Flor
- André Maranne Waiter in Dining Car (uncredited)
- Eric Pohlmann Customs Official
- Russell Waters Hotel Reception Clerk
- Robert Rietti Hotel Waiter (uncredited)
- Brian Oulton Hotel Valet
- Charles Carson Mr. Ferguson
- Guy Middleton Mr. Fielding
- Alfred Burke French Ticket Clerk
- Eugene Deckers Dining Car Attendant
- Denis Shaw Fat Man in Train Corridor (uncredited)
- Ewan Roberts Hotel Porter
- Carl Duering Customs Inspector
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- Katherine Kath Mrs. Fielding
- Richard Molinas Bearded Man
- Trevor Reid Hotel Manager (uncredited)
- Helen Horton Sadie Whitelaw
- Molly Weir Flower Girl
- Beckett Bould Rev. MacDonald
- Peter Sinclair MacTavish
- Vernon Greeves First Air France Steward
- Magda Miller Mrs. MacTavish
- Jock McKay Elderly Dancer
More from Henry Levin
More films directed by Henry Levin, best-rated first: Where the Boys Are, Scout’s Honor, That Man Bolt and The Desperados.
Let’s Be Happy Plot Summary
What happens in Let’s Be Happy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jeannie MacLean, Vera-Ellen, is 28 and lives in rural Vermont. When she inherits a modest sum from her Scottish-born grandfather, whom she cared for in his old age, she decides to travel to Scotland to see her ancestral homeland and learn more about the country her family came from. This impulse sets her on a journey that blends personal history with the chance for new beginnings.
Full summary
The whole story of Let’s Be Happy, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Let’s Be Happy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actress portrays the protagonist Jeannie MacLean?
Cars in Let’s Be Happy
9 cars on screen, including the Bentley unknown and the Austin FX3 Taxi.
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Bentley unknown Important role -
Austin FX3 Taxi Minor role -
1954 Jaguar XK 140 Background role -
Leyland Titan PD2 Background role
Let’s Be Happy Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Soñar no cuesta dinero” and “Die Frau meiner Sehnsucht”.
- Also known as
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- Soñar no cuesta dinero
- Die Frau meiner Sehnsucht
- 快乐共舞
- Soñar no cuesta nada
- La ragazza di provincia
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Happy Go Lovely, I Know Where I’m Going! and Jeannie.
Let’s Be Happy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Let’s Be Happy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Let’s Be Happy?
Let’s Be Happy runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Let’s Be Happy released?
Let’s Be Happy was released on May 7, 1957.
Who directed Let’s Be Happy?
Let’s Be Happy was directed by Henry Levin.
More films by Henry Levin Who is in the cast of Let’s Be Happy?
Let’s Be Happy stars Vera-Ellen as Jeannie MacLean, Tony Martin as Stanley Smith and Zena Marshall as Helene, among 30 credited actors.
Does Let’s Be Happy have a post-credit scene?
No. Let’s Be Happy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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