Happy (1933 film)
| Company type | Film production company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Films |
Happy is a 1933 British musical film both directed and produced by Frederic Zelnik. The movie stars Stanley Lupino, Dorothy Hyson, Laddie Cliff, and Will Fyffe. It was created under the banner of British International Pictures and distributed through Wardour Films.
Plot
In Paris, a bandleader assumes the identity of a wealthy man.
Cast
- Stanley Lupino portraying Frank Brown
- Laddie Cliff as George
- Will Fyffe in the role of Simmy
- Dorothy Hyson playing Lillian
- Harry Tate as Dupont
- Renee Gadd cast as Pauline
- Gus McNaughton taking on Waller
- Jimmy Godden as Brummelberg
- Bertha Belmore in the role of Mrs. Brummelberg
- Hal Gordon appearing as Conjuror
- Norma Varden portraying Miss Stone, Secretary
Songs
The soundtrack includes compositions by Stanley Lupino and Noel Gay, featuring tracks such as Happy and There's So Much I'm Wanting To Tell You. Other musical pieces include There Was A Poor Musician and Will You Dance Through Life With Me. Contributions to the score were also made by Kurt Schwabach, Fred Raymond, Will Meisel, Ralph Stanley, Willy Rosen, Henrik N. Ege, and Fred Schwarz.
Critical response
According to Hal Erickson of The New York Times, Happy was "too costly for a 'quota quickie' yet insufficiently expensive to be considered an 'A' film," describing it as a "somewhat unstructured but overall enjoyable showcase" for prominent English music-hall entertainers.