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Invitation to Happiness (1939)

Invitation to Happiness poster
Directed by
Wesley Ruggles
Genre
drama film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 31m
Rating
7.0 of 10 from 2 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A boxer and a singer fall in love but face challenges from their different careers and personal ambitions. The story follows their relationship as they navigate love and fame.

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What happens

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. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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