The Pursuit of Happiness
1934, English. Directed by Alexander Hall.
THE BUNDLING HIT!
Lederer is a Hessian soldier who defects to the Americans during the Revolutionary War.He falls in love with a Yankee girl, but a thuggish local militiaman jealously makes things hard for him while he's a prisoner of war.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Alexander HallDirector
- Francis LedererMax Christmann
- Joan BennettPrudence Kirkland
- Charles RugglesAaron Kirkland
- Mary BolandComfort Kirkland
- Barbara BarondessMeg Mallory
- Minor WatsonColonel Sherwood
- Irving BaconBijah
- Walter KingsfordRev. Lyman Banks
- Adrian MorrisThad Jennings
- Duke YorkJonathan
- Burr CaruthRev. Myles
- Jules CowlesThe Drunk
Details
- Released
- 27 September 1934
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- J.P. McEvoy, Virginia Van Upp
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What The Pursuit of Happiness is based on
The Pursuit of Happiness is adapted from a play or musical.
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The Pursuit of Happiness: quick answers
Is The Pursuit of Happiness worth watching?
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How long is The Pursuit of Happiness?
The Pursuit of Happiness runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
Does The Pursuit of Happiness have a post-credits scene?
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The Pursuit of Happiness parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Pursuit of Happiness is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Pursuit of Happiness on?
The Pursuit of Happiness isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 September 1934. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Pursuit of Happiness?
If you liked The Pursuit of Happiness, try Let's Make Love, To Be or Not to Be, Love, Weddings & Other Disasters.
Who directed The Pursuit of Happiness?
The Pursuit of Happiness (1934) was directed by Alexander Hall and stars Francis Lederer, Joan Bennett, Charles Ruggles.
What is The Pursuit of Happiness based on?
The Pursuit of Happiness is adapted from a play or musical.