You Gotta Stay Happy
1948, English. Directed by H. C. Potter.
It's Hilarious! It's Romantic!... and wonderfully wacky!
Indecisive heiress Dee Dee Dillwood is pushed into marrying her sixth fiancée, but unable to face the wedding night, she flees into the adjacent hotel room of commercial pilot Marvin Payne, who just wants to sleep. She then persuades him to take her to California.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- H. C. PotterDirector
- Joan FontaineDee Dee Dillwood
- James StewartMarvin Payne
- Eddie AlbertBullets Baker
- Roland YoungRalph Tutwiler
- Willard ParkerHenry Benson
- Percy KilbrideMr. Racknell
- Porter HallMr. Caslon
- Marcy McGuireGeorgia Goodrich
- Arthur WalshMilton Goodrich
- William BakewellDick Hebert
- Paul CavanaghDr. Blucher
- Halliwell HobbesMartin
Details
- Released
- 28 October 1948
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Karl Tunberg, Robert Carson
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You Gotta Stay Happy: quick answers
Is You Gotta Stay Happy worth watching?
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How long is You Gotta Stay Happy?
You Gotta Stay Happy runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does You Gotta Stay Happy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for You Gotta Stay Happy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
You Gotta Stay Happy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
You Gotta Stay Happy is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is You Gotta Stay Happy on?
You Gotta Stay Happy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like You Gotta Stay Happy?
If you liked You Gotta Stay Happy, try This Little Love of Mine, Love Is in the Air, The Prince & Me 4: The Elephant Adventure.
Who directed You Gotta Stay Happy?
You Gotta Stay Happy (1948) was directed by H. C. Potter and stars Joan Fontaine, James Stewart, Eddie Albert.