It Could Happen to You (1937): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1937 · Film
Released in 1937, It Could Happen to You is a drama film directed by Phil Rosen, running about 71 minutes. “Drama So Shockingly Real...Romance So Beautifully Tender That IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A politically charged story about a man who dabbles in crime, with disastrous results, to gain the capital he needs to purchase a school where immigrants are prepared for American citizenship. The school's European teacher dreams of a fascist America. Based on a story by Nathanael West and Samuel Ornitz, who was one of the Hollywood Ten blacklisted during the McCarthy Era.
Who’s in it. It Could Happen to You stars Alan Baxter as Bob Ames, Andrea Leeds as Laura Compton, Owen Davis Jr. as Fred Barrett and Astrid Allwyn as Angela, among others.
Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It Could Happen to You page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Could Happen to You tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch It Could Happen to You (1937)?
- In USA, It Could Happen to You is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in It Could Happen to You?
- It Could Happen to You stars Alan Baxter, Andrea Leeds, Owen Davis Jr., Astrid Allwyn and Walter Kingsford.
- When was It Could Happen to You released?
- It Could Happen to You was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.