It Could Happen to You (1937)

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.

Directing:
  • Phil Rosen

Writing:
  • Nathanael West
  • Samuel Ornitz

Stars:
Release Date: 1937-06-28
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  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 71
Cy Kendall
Cy Kendall
Detective
John Hamilton
John Hamilton
Judge
Alan Baxter
Alan Baxter
Bob Ames
Walter Kingsford
Walter Kingsf...
Prof. Schwab
Astrid Allwyn
Astrid Allwyn
Angela
Andrea Leeds
Andrea Leeds
Laura Compton
Owen Davis Jr.
Owen Davis Jr...
Fred Barrett
Al Shean
Al Shean
Max 'Pa' Barrett
Christian Rub
Christian Rub
Clavish
Elsa Janssen
Elsa Janssen
Mrs. Clavish
Paul Stanton
Paul Stanton
District Attorney
Robert Andersen
Robert Anders...
Swede (as Robert Anderson)
Bert Sprotte
Bert Sprotte
German
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