It Happens Every Thursday (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1953, It Happens Every Thursday is a comedy film directed by Joseph Pevney, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. New York reporter Bob MacAvoy is persuaded by pregnant wife Jane to buy a broken-down weekly newspaper in Eden, California. They have humorous problems with small town mores and eccentric citizens. But their schemes to increase circulation get them in over their heads.
Who’s in it. It Happens Every Thursday stars Loretta Young as Jane MacAvoy, John Forsythe as Bob MacAvoy, Frank McHugh as Fred Hawley and Edgar Buchanan as Jake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, It Happens Every Thursday 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 It Happens Every Thursday page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Happens Every Thursday tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It Happens Every Thursday (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for It Happens Every Thursday change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is It Happens Every Thursday worth watching?
- It Happens Every Thursday holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It Happens Every Thursday?
- It Happens Every Thursday stars Loretta Young, John Forsythe, Frank McHugh, Edgar Buchanan and Gregg Palmer.
- When was It Happens Every Thursday released?
- It Happens Every Thursday was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.