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Happy Land

1943 1h 13m Drama List
Tomatometer 1 Reviews Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
When his son dies in battle during World War II, Lew Marsh (Don Ameche) is convinced that his boy died too soon and was never able to really appreciate life. Bitter and depressed, Lew nearly gives up on ever being happy again, until he gets a visit from the ghost of his grandfather (Harry Carey). Together with the ghost, Lew travels back through his son's life and sees that he did live a full and happy life, after all, and that his death in combat was not really a waste.

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Don Q. Cine-Mundial The film would be more effective had The Human Comedy not already touched on the same theme. Even so, the film is good. [Full review in Spanish] Sep 13, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member One of the best -- if not the best -- American World War II "propaganda" movie. Deftly acted by Ameche, the entire production is professional and realistic without going over the top. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When his son dies in battle during World War II, Lew Marsh (Don Ameche) is convinced that his boy died too soon and was never able to really appreciate life. Bitter and depressed, Lew nearly gives up on ever being happy again, until he gets a visit from the ghost of his grandfather (Harry Carey). Together with the ghost, Lew travels back through his son's life and sees that he did live a full and happy life, after all, and that his death in combat was not really a waste.
Director
Irving Pichel
Producer
Kenneth Macgowan
Screenwriter
Kathryn Scola, Julien Josephson
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Nov 27, 2012
Runtime
1h 13m