Invitation to Happiness is a 1939 American drama film directed by Wesley Ruggles and written by Claude Binyon. The film stars Irene Dunne, Fred MacMurray, Charlie Ruggles, Billy Cook, William Collier, Sr. and Marion Martin. The film was released on June 16, 1939, by Paramount Pictures.
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Plot
Albert 'King' Cole is a talented heavyweight boxer who has potential to achieve the championship. At least his trainer, Henry 'Pop' Hardy thinks so. Hardy brings in his friend Mr. Wayne to sponsor Cole. Cole meets Mr. Wayne's daughter, Eleanor who is arrogant, but Cole manages to catch Eleanor's attention. Will they overcome their differences and obstacles and be together?
Cast
Irene Dunne as Eleanor Wayne
Fred MacMurray as Albert 'King' Cole
Charlie 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
Eddie Hogan as The Champ
Production credits
Wesley Ruggles - producer, director
Claude Binyon - screenplay
Mark Jerome - story
Leo Tover - photography
Farciot Edouart - process photography
Hans Dreier - art direction
Ernst Fegté - art direction
Alma Macrorie - editor
Edith Head - costumes
Early Hayman - sound recording
Richard Olson - sound recording
A. E. Freudeman - interior decorations
Frederick Hollander - musical score