One Hour of Happiness (1931)
The two happy fitters Eddy and Tommy are doing overtime to ensure the great travel-exhibition of the department store they work in is ready for display. Outside, they see a poor newspaper seller, who looks longingly at the beautiful things in the display window. So they simply decide to smuggle the unfortunate inside and compete to win her favor by giving her gifts from the shelves of the department store. In their frenzy of happiness, they don’t notice that the girl is taking the fun little game for the truth. When she realizes that she has to give back the alleged gifts, she runs away.
Director: William Dieterle
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: March 16, 1931
Cast
- Evelyn Holt - Das Mädel
- William Dieterle - Eddy
- Harald Paulsen - Tommy
- Hans Reimann - Der Nachtwächter
- Dolly Haas - Die Puppe
- Julius Brandt - Der Portier
Screenplay
Music: Jean Gilbert
Cinematography: Wilhelm Ballasz, Charles J. Stumar
Editing: Carl Otto Bartning
Production: Cicero Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: William Dieterle
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is One Hour of Happiness about?
- The two happy fitters Eddy and Tommy are doing overtime to ensure the great travel-exhibition of the department store they work in is ready for display. Outside, they see a poor newspaper seller, who looks longingly at the beautiful things in the display window. So they simply decide to smuggle the unfortunate inside and compete to win her favor by giving her gifts from the shelves of the department store. In their frenzy of happiness, they don’t notice that the girl is taking the fun little game for the truth. When she realizes that she has to give back the alleged gifts, she runs away.
- Who directed One Hour of Happiness?
- One Hour of Happiness was directed by William Dieterle.
- Who stars in One Hour of Happiness?
- One Hour of Happiness stars Evelyn Holt, William Dieterle, Harald Paulsen, Hans Reimann, Dolly Haas, Julius Brandt.
- How long is One Hour of Happiness?
- One Hour of Happiness has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is One Hour of Happiness?
- One Hour of Happiness is a Drama film.
- Where was One Hour of Happiness produced?
- One Hour of Happiness was produced in Germany.