

It Happened on Fifth Avenue
1947-04-17 · 116 min · ★ 7.1
A New Yorker hobo moves into a mansion and along the way he gathers friends to live in the house with him. Before he knows it, he is living with the actual home owners.
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- Directors
- Roy Del Ruth
- Production companies
- Roy Del Ruth Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Don DeForeJim Bullock
Ann HardingMary O'Connor
Charles RugglesMichael J. 'Mike' O'Connor
Victor MooreAloysius T. McKeever
Gale StormTrudy O'Connor
Grant MitchellAl Farrow
Edward BrophyGates Patrolman Cecil Felton
Alan Hale Jr.Whitey Temple
Dorothea KentMargie Temple
Edward RyanHank
Charles LaneLandlord (uncredited)
Arthur HohlBrady - Gates Patrolman (uncredited)
Edward GarganPoliceman in Park (uncredited)
James FlavinFirst Policeman (uncredited)
John HamiltonHarper (uncredited)
Chester ClutePhillips (uncredited)
Eddie MarrTour Guide on Bus (uncredited)
George LloydHead Moving Man (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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