It Happens Every Thursday
1953, English. Directed by Joseph Pevney.
New York reporter Bob MacAvoy is persuaded by pregnant wife Jane to buy a broken-down weekly newspaper in Eden, California. They have humorous problems with small town mores and eccentric citizens. But their schemes to increase circulation get them in over their heads.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 22 April 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dane Lussier
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How long is It Happens Every Thursday?
It Happens Every Thursday runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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It Happens Every Thursday is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is It Happens Every Thursday on?
It Happens Every Thursday isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 April 1953. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like It Happens Every Thursday?
If you liked It Happens Every Thursday, try No Time for Sergeants, Carry On Nurse, Shock Treatment.
Who directed It Happens Every Thursday?
It Happens Every Thursday (1953) was directed by Joseph Pevney and stars Loretta Young, John Forsythe, Frank McHugh.