Ruggles and Moore steal the show with their buoyant performances.
It Happened on 5th Avenue (1947)
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Runtime: 1 hr 56 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: When a family of wealthy New Yorkers leave their mansion to celebrate Christmas in Florida, a tramp (Victor Moore) becomes their uninvited house-sitter, turning the luxurious residence into a... When a family of wealthy New Yorkers leave their mansion to celebrate Christmas in Florida, a tramp (Victor Moore) becomes their uninvited house-sitter, turning the luxurious residence into a veritable hobo's jungle. But the comedy turns slapstick when the jovial squatter welcomes in some down-on-their-luck folks who happen to be the home's real owners! [More]
Starring: Victor Moore, Charles Ruggles, Don DeFore, Gale Storm
Starring: Victor Moore, Charles Ruggles, Don DeFore, Gale Storm
Director: Roy Del Ruth
Director: Roy Del Ruth
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