Overview

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.

Cast

Alan Baxter, Andrea Leeds, Owen Davis Jr., Astrid Allwyn, Walter Kingsford, Al Shean, Christian Rub, Elsa Janssen

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What is "It Could Happen to You" about?

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.

When was "It Could Happen to You" released?

It Could Happen to You was released in 1937.

Who stars in "It Could Happen to You"?

The cast includes Alan Baxter, Andrea Leeds, Owen Davis Jr., Astrid Allwyn.

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