Comedy of Happiness (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1940, Comedy of Happiness is a notable film directed by Marcel L'Herbier, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Monsieur Jourdain is a dangerous madman : he wants to share his fortune! His relatives do what any sensible fellow on earth would do: they have him committed to a mental hospital. But Jourdain manages to escape and decides to make everybody happy except... his heirs!
Who’s in it. Comedy of Happiness stars Michel Simon as Monsieur Jourdain, Ramon Novarro as Félix, Jacqueline Delubac as Anita and Micheline Presle as Lydia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Comedy of Happiness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Comedy of Happiness page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Comedy of Happiness (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Comedy of Happiness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Comedy of Happiness worth watching?
- Comedy of Happiness holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Comedy of Happiness?
- Comedy of Happiness stars Michel Simon, Ramon Novarro, Jacqueline Delubac, Micheline Presle and André Alerme.
- When was Comedy of Happiness released?
- Comedy of Happiness was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.