It's a Great Life
1943, English. Directed by Frank R. Strayer.
TAKING HUGH FOR A RIDE... AND YOU FOR A JOY RIDE!
Dagwood Bumstead, intending to buy a house, buys a horse instead. However, Dagwood quickly gets mixed up in a fox hunt, and Blondie must save the day.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Frank R. StrayerDirector
- Penny SingletonBlondie Bumstead
- Arthur LakeDagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- Larry SimmsAlexander Bumstead
- Marjorie Ann MutchieCookie Bumstead
- DaisyDaisy
- Hugh HerbertTimothy Brewster
- Jonathan HaleJ.C. Dithers
- Danny MummertAlvin Fuddle
- Alan DinehartCollender Martin
- Douglas LeavittBromley
- Irving BaconMailman
- Reggie the HorseReggie the Horse
Details
- Released
- 27 May 1943
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Connie Lee, Karen DeWolf
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Watch before It's a Great Life
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
Blondie Takes a Vacation
1939 · 6.3/10
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Blondie Brings Up Baby
1939 · 6.9/10
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Blondie on a Budget
1940 · 6.2/10
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Blondie Has Servant Trouble
1940 · 7.0/10
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Blondie Plays Cupid
1940 · 6.8/10
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Blondie Goes Latin
1941 · 6.6/10
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Blondie in Society
1941 · 6.4/10
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Blondie Goes to College
1942 · 6.6/10
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Blondie's Blessed Event
1942 · 7.0/10
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Blondie for Victory
1942 · 7.6/10
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After It's a Great Life
What comes next in the series.
Footlight Glamour
1943 · 8.0/10
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Leave It to Blondie
1945 · 6.8/10
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Life with Blondie
1945 · 6.7/10
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Blondie's Lucky Day
1946 · 6.4/10
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Blondie Knows Best
1946 · 6.9/10
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Blondie's Big Moment
1947 · 5.5/10
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It's a Great Life: quick answers
What should I watch before It's a Great Life?
Watch Blondie in Society (1941), Blondie Goes to College (1942), Blondie's Blessed Event (1942), and Blondie for Victory (1942) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after It's a Great Life?
Next in the series: Footlight Glamour (1943), Leave It to Blondie (1945), and Life with Blondie (1945).
Is It's a Great Life worth watching?
It's a Great Life doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is It's a Great Life?
It's a Great Life runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Does It's a Great Life have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for It's a Great Life. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
It's a Great Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for It's a Great Life yet.
Which OTT platform is It's a Great Life on?
It's a Great Life isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 May 1943. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like It's a Great Life?
If you liked It's a Great Life, try Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous, The Fox and the Hound 2, Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story.
Who directed It's a Great Life?
It's a Great Life (1943) was directed by Frank R. Strayer and stars Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Larry Simms.