United States / Oct 04, 1935
It's a Great Life (1935)
Directed by Edward F. Cline
1h 4minruntime
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Plot
Desperate for work, Johnny Barclay leaves Ma and Grandpop to join the newly formed Civilian Conversation Corps. On the way he meets cynical young hobo Roscoe "Rockie" Johnson, and, although Rockie believes that hopping freight trains is a great life, Johnny convinces him to join the Corps.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Baby LeRoy | Buddy |
| Florence Nash | Ma Emmy Barclay |
| Gloria Ann White | Elizabeth |
| Oscar Polk | Lazy Bones |
| Irving Bacon | Slim (uncredited) |
| Clarence Badger Jr. | Ranger (uncredited) |
| George Barton | CCC Boy (uncredited) |
| Hurley Breen | CCC Boy (uncredited) |
| Thomas Carr | CCC Boy (uncredite) |
| Allan Cavan | Doctor (uncredited) |
| Eddy Chandler | Assistant Leader (uncredited) |
Genres
AdventureDramaRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | It's a Great Life |
| Original language | EN |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date | 4 ottobre 1935 |
| Production | Harold Hurley |
| Writer | Paul Gerard Smith, Harlan Thompson, Arthur Lake, Sherman Rogers |
| Cinematography | Ben F. Reynolds |
| Assistant directors | Edward F. Cline |
| Camera operators | Ben F. Reynolds |
| Additional photography | Ben F. Reynolds |
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