It's a Great Life (1935)
Desperate for work, Johnny Barclay leaves Ma and Grandpop to join the newly formed Civilian Conversation Corps. On the way he meets cynical young hobo Roscoe "Rockie" Johnson, and, although Rockie believes that hopping freight trains is a great life, Johnny convinces him to join the Corps.
Director: Edward F. Cline
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 64 min
Release Date: October 4, 1935
Cast
- Joe Morrison - Johnny Barclay
- Paul Kelly - Rockie Johnson
- Rosalind Keith - Mary Jennings
- William Frawley - Lt. McNulty
- Charles 'Chic' Sale - Grandpa Barclay
- David Holt - Ruddy
- Dean Jagger - Arnold
- Baby LeRoy - Buddy
- Florence Nash - Ma Emmy Barclay
- Gloria Ann White - Elizabeth
Screenplay
- Paul Gerard Smith (Screenplay)
- Harlan Thompson (Screenplay)
- Arthur Lake (Story)
- Sherman Rogers (Story)
Cinematography: Ben F. Reynolds
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Edward F. Cline
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is It's a Great Life about?
- Desperate for work, Johnny Barclay leaves Ma and Grandpop to join the newly formed Civilian Conversation Corps. On the way he meets cynical young hobo Roscoe "Rockie" Johnson, and, although Rockie believes that hopping freight trains is a great life, Johnny convinces him to join the Corps.
- Who directed It's a Great Life?
- It's a Great Life was directed by Edward F. Cline.
- Who stars in It's a Great Life?
- It's a Great Life stars Joe Morrison, Paul Kelly, Rosalind Keith, William Frawley, Charles 'Chic' Sale, David Holt.
- How long is It's a Great Life?
- It's a Great Life has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
- What genre is It's a Great Life?
- It's a Great Life is a Adventure, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was It's a Great Life produced?
- It's a Great Life was produced in United States of America.