The Pursuit of Happiness (1934): Cast
The Pursuit of Happiness is a 1934 romantic comedy directed by Alexander Hall, starring Irving Bacon as Bijah, Joan Bennett and Charles Ruggles. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Director
- Alexander Hall
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Pursuit of Happiness About?
The premise of The Pursuit of Happiness without spoilers.
Lederer, a Hessian mercenary fighting for the British, abandons his regiment and joins the Continental forces during the American Revolution. He falls for a young Yankee woman, but a jealous local militia captain torments him while he is held as a prisoner of war.
The Pursuit of Happiness Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- scene during opening credits
- love
- soldier
- historical event
- based on play
The Pursuit of Happiness Cast & Characters
Irving Bacon leads the cast as Bijah, with Joan Bennett as Prudence Kirkland and Charles Ruggles as Aaron Kirkland. Directed by Alexander Hall; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alexander Hall
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Irving Bacon as Bijah -
Joan Bennett as Prudence Kirkland -
Charles Ruggles as Aaron Kirkland - Spencer Charters as Sam Evans
Also Starring in The Pursuit of Happiness
· 10 more- Holmes Herbert Gen. Sir Henry Clinton
- Walter Kingsford Rev. Lyman Banks
- Minor Watson Colonel Sherwood
- Duke York Jonathan
- Adrian Morris Thad Jennings
- Jules Cowles The Drunk
- Francis Lederer Max Christmann
- Mary Boland Comfort Kirkland
- Burr Caruth Rev. Myles
- Barbara Barondess Meg Mallory
More from Alexander Hall
More films directed by Alexander Hall, best-rated first: Little Miss Marker, Forever, Darling, Let’s Do It Again and Because You’re Mine.
The Pursuit of Happiness Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “O Direito à Felicidade” and “Nattefrieriet”.
- Also known as
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- O Direito à Felicidade
- Nattefrieriet
- El derecho a la felicidad
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The Pursuit of Happiness FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Pursuit of Happiness, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Pursuit of Happiness?
The Pursuit of Happiness runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was The Pursuit of Happiness released?
The Pursuit of Happiness was released on September 27, 1934.
Who directed The Pursuit of Happiness?
The Pursuit of Happiness was directed by Alexander Hall.
More films by Alexander Hall Who is in the cast of The Pursuit of Happiness?
The Pursuit of Happiness stars Irving Bacon as Bijah, Joan Bennett as Prudence Kirkland and Charles Ruggles as Aaron Kirkland, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Pursuit of Happiness have a post-credit scene?
No. The Pursuit of Happiness has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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