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It Could Happen to You
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It Could Happen to You

1939-06-08 · 70 min · ★ 4.8

Comedy · Mystery

In this comedy/mystery a milquetoast ad man finds his good ideas constantly copped by ambitious coworkers. His boss doesn't even seem to see him. The ad man's wife pushes her husband into confronting his boss during a party. Unfortunately, the timid fellow finds himself accused of murder after a corpse is found in the trunk of his car. He is quickly incarcerated for the crime. Meanwhile his wife begins investigating in an attempt to prove his innocence.

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Directors
Alfred L. Werker
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stuart ErwinStuart ErwinMackinley Winslow
Gloria StuartGloria StuartDoris Winslow
Raymond WalburnRaymond WalburnJ. Hadden Quigley
Douglas FowleyDouglas FowleyFreddie Barlow
June GaleJune GaleAgnes Barlow
Clarence KolbClarence KolbAlfred Wiman
Paul HurstSandy
Richard LaneRichard LaneDistrict Attorney
Robert GreigRobert GreigPedley

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