Two homeless men move into a mansion while its owners are wintering in the South.Two homeless men move into a mansion while its owners are wintering in the South.Two homeless men move into a mansion while its owners are wintering in the South.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 2 nominations total
Charles Ruggles
- Michael J. O'Connor
- (as Charlie Ruggles)
Edward Ryan
- Hank
- (as Edward Ryan Jr.)
Jean Andren
- Secretary
- (uncredited)
Johnny Arthur
- Apartment Manager
- (uncredited)
Florence Auer
- Miss Parker
- (uncredited)
Leon Belasco
- Musician
- (uncredited)
George Blagoi
- Executive
- (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
- Man Tossing Pudding
- (uncredited)
John Breen
- Man Tossing Pudding
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe movie originally was planned to be directed by Frank Capra, but he chose to do It's a Wonderful Life (1946) instead.
- GoofsAlice recounts her proposal seven years earlier at a Gregory Peck film. Peck's first film was in 1944, only three years before the movie is set.
- Quotes
Aloysius T. McKeever: And I would like to feel that you're all my friends. For to be without friends is a serious form of poverty.
- ConnectionsFeatured in 'Tis the Season: The Holidays on Screen (2022)
- SoundtracksIt's a Wonderful Wonderful Feeling
Lyrics by Harry Revel
Music by Harry Revel
Performed by The King's Men then
Performed by Gale Storm, Don DeFore and Victor Moore
[Sung over the main titles/opening credits, then later as Trudy, Jim and Mac are walking through the park arm in arm in running into Mike]
Featured review
One of the cutest holiday movies for the entire family to see. I just wish that Del Ruth had allowed Gale Storm to sing instead of having to lipsinc someone elses voice. Mr. Del Ruth decided that you can either act or sing; pick one. Had he put Gales voice in the movie in 1947 we would not have had to wait another decade before she started recording hits. The movie has a beautiful story to tell; showing that even when you invade some one elses property, you do it with grace and respect. And when you leave, you improve the conditions from your original arrival. All the actors were meshed in the scenes and created a realistic holiday cine that should be released on disc so all familys can rent or buy. James Stewarts Christmas classic did not hit at the theatres, but time made it into a classic. This movie could earn the same admirers. It's ready for holiday release, it's ready for the family to see and enjoy...and it's ready to show the talents of these young performers. You might even recognize many who went on to stardom either on television or in the cinemas. Almost all of those who appear in this keeper of a money went into television and became quite successful.
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Box office
- Budget
- $1,700,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 56 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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