It Happened at the World's Fair
1963, English. Directed by Norman Taurog.
Swinging higher than the space needle with the gals and the songs at the famous Worlds Fair!
Mike Edwards and Danny Burke fly a cropduster, but due to Danny's gambling debts, a local sheriff takes custody of it. Trying to earn money, they hitchhike to the World's Fair in Seattle and, while Danny tries to earn money playing poker, Mike cares for a small girl whose father has disappeared.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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It Happened at the World's Fair isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Norman TaurogDirector
- Elvis PresleyMike Edwards
- Joan O'BrienDiane Warren
- Gary LockwoodDanny Burke
- Vicky TiuSue-Lin
- H.M. WynantVince Bradley
- Edith AtwaterMiss Steuben
- Guy RaymondBarney Thatcher
- Dorothy GreenMiss Ettinger
- Kam TongUncle Walter Ling
- Yvonne CraigDorothy Johnson
- Jacqueline deWitMrs. Johnson (uncredited)
- Kurt RussellChild who kicks Mike at the fair (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 3 April 1963
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Si Rose, Seaman Jacobs
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It Happened at the World's Fair: quick answers
Is It Happened at the World's Fair worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is It Happened at the World's Fair?
It Happened at the World's Fair runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does It Happened at the World's Fair have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for It Happened at the World's Fair. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
It Happened at the World's Fair parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
It Happened at the World's Fair is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is It Happened at the World's Fair on?
It Happened at the World's Fair isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like It Happened at the World's Fair?
If you liked It Happened at the World's Fair, try Hollywood Stargirl, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Blue Hawaii.
Who directed It Happened at the World's Fair?
It Happened at the World's Fair (1963) was directed by Norman Taurog and stars Elvis Presley, Joan O'Brien, Gary Lockwood.