Happiness Ahead (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1934, Happiness Ahead is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 86 minutes. “Pop Goes Your Heart” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Society heiress Joan Bradford rebels against her mother's choice of a future husband by masquerading as a working class girl and dating a window washer.
Who’s in it. Happiness Ahead stars Dick Powell as Bob Lane, Josephine Hutchinson as Joan Bradford, John Halliday as Henry Bradford and Frank McHugh as Tom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Happiness Ahead 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 Happiness Ahead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happiness Ahead tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happiness Ahead (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Happiness Ahead change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Happiness Ahead worth watching?
- Happiness Ahead holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happiness Ahead?
- Happiness Ahead stars Dick Powell, Josephine Hutchinson, John Halliday, Frank McHugh and Allen Jenkins.
- When was Happiness Ahead released?
- Happiness Ahead was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.