Invitation to Happiness

Invitation to Happiness is a 1939 American drama film directed by Wesley Ruggles and written by Claude Binyon. The film stars Irene Dunne, Fred MacMurray, Charlie Ruggles, Billy Cook, William Collier, Sr. and Marion Martin. The film was released on June 16, 1939, by Paramount Pictures.^[1][2]

Invitation to Happiness
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Wesley Ruggles
Screenplay by	Claude Binyon
Story by	Mark Jerome
Produced by	Wesley Ruggles
Starring	Irene Dunne Fred MacMurray Charlie Ruggles Billy Cook William Collier, Sr. Marion Martin
Cinematography	Leo Tover
Edited by	Alma Macrorie
Music by	Friedrich Hollaender
Production company	Paramount Pictures
Distributed by	Paramount Pictures
Release date	June 16, 1939 (1939-06-16)
Running time	97 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

Albert 'King' Cole is a talented heavyweight boxer who has potential to achieve the championship. At least his trainer, Henry 'Pop' Hardy thinks so. Hardy brings in his friend Mr. Wayne to sponsor Cole. Cole meets Mr. Wayne's daughter, Eleanor who is arrogant, but Cole manages to catch Eleanor's attention. Will they overcome their differences and obstacles and be together?

Cast

• Irene Dunne as Eleanor Wayne
• Fred MacMurray as Albert 'King' Cole
• Charlie Ruggles as Henry 'Pop' Hardy
• Billy Cook as Albert Cole Jr.
• William Collier, Sr. as Mr. Wayne
• Marion Martin as Lola Snow
• Oscar O'Shea as Divorce Judge
• Burr Caruth as Butler
• Eddie Hogan as The Champ

Production credits

• Wesley Ruggles - producer, director
• Claude Binyon - screenplay
• Mark Jerome - story
• Leo Tover - photography
• Farciot Edouart - process photography
• Hans Dreier - art direction
• Ernst Fegté - art direction
• Alma Macrorie - editor
• Edith Head - costumes
• Early Hayman - sound recording
• Richard Olson - sound recording
• A. E. Freudeman - interior decorations
• Frederick Hollander - musical score