This Happy Feeling (1958): Cast & Plot
This Happy Feeling is a 1958 comedy directed by Blake Edwards, starring Debbie Reynolds as Janet Blake, John Saxon and Mary Astor. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Blake Edwards
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is This Happy Feeling About?
The premise of This Happy Feeling without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A spicy look at love by author of The Moon Is Blue. After her boss drunkenly makes advances, Janet Blake declines a ride with Bill Tremaine. Mistaking Bill’s intentions, she runs into a rainstorm and takes refuge at the house of his neighbor, retired actor Preston Mitchell. Preston hires her as his secretary, and both men soon vie for her affection.
This Happy Feeling Themes & Keywords
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This Happy Feeling Cast & Characters
Debbie Reynolds leads the cast as Janet Blake, with John Saxon as Bill Tremaine and Mary Astor as Mrs. Tremaine. Directed by Blake Edwards; 11 actors are credited in all.
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Director Blake Edwards
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Debbie Reynolds as Janet Blake -
John Saxon as Bill Tremaine - Mary Astor as Mrs. Tremaine
- Curd Jürgens as Preston Mitchell
Also Starring in This Happy Feeling
· 7 more- Alexis Smith Nita Hollaway
- Troy Donahue Tony Manza
- Joe Flynn Dr. McCafferty
- Estelle Winwood Mrs. Early
- Hayden Rorke Mr. Booth
- Alex Gerry Mr. Dover
- Gloria Holden Mrs. Dover
More from Blake Edwards
More films directed by Blake Edwards, best-rated first: Victor Victoria, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Days of Wine and Roses and A Shot in the Dark.
This Happy Feeling Plot Summary
What happens in This Happy Feeling from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nita Hollaway [Alexis Smith] is deeply involved with veteran actor Preston “Mitch” Mitchell [Curd Jürgens], and she hopes he will come out of retirement to appear in a Broadway production. The plan is for him to play the father of a role created by a fresh teen idol, Tony Manza [Troy Donahue], a move that would bring smoky nostalgia together with modern audience appeal.
Full summary
The whole story of This Happy Feeling, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know This Happy Feeling?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What leaves Janet stranded and drenched before she ends up at Mitch's farmhouse door?
Cars in This Happy Feeling
4 cars on screen, including the Dual-Ghia Convertible and the 1932 Ford.
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Dual-Ghia Convertible Main role -
1932 Ford Important role -
1957 Ford Custom Minor role -
1956 Chevrolet Background role
Seen This Happy Feeling?
Movies Like This Happy Feeling
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including That Funny Feeling, That Certain Feeling and Happy Is the Bride.
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That Funny Feeling 1965 -
That Certain Feeling 1956 -
Happy Is the Bride 1958 -
That Uncertain Feeling 1941 -
That Old Feeling 1997 -
Once More, with Feeling! 1960 -
The Feminine Touch 1941 -
Little Shots of Happiness 1997 -
That Touch of Mink 1962 -
Romantic Comedy 1983 -
It Should Happen to You 1954 -
The Moon Is Blue 1953
This Happy Feeling FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of This Happy Feeling, each answered in a sentence.
How long is This Happy Feeling?
This Happy Feeling runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was This Happy Feeling released?
This Happy Feeling was released on June 18, 1958.
Who directed This Happy Feeling?
This Happy Feeling was directed by Blake Edwards.
More films by Blake Edwards Who is in the cast of This Happy Feeling?
This Happy Feeling stars Debbie Reynolds as Janet Blake, John Saxon as Bill Tremaine and Mary Astor as Mrs. Tremaine, among 11 credited actors.
Does This Happy Feeling have a post-credit scene?
No. This Happy Feeling has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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