Love Happy (1950)

5.8Approved85 minDirector: Leo McCarey

1949 Marx Brothers film by David Miller

Love Happy is a 1949 American musical comedy film released by United Artists, directed by David Miller and starring the Marx Brothers (Groucho, Harpo and Chico) in their 13th and final feature film. The screenplay was written by Frank Tashlin and Mac Benoff, based on a story by Harpo.

The film, produced by former silent film star Mary Pickford, features Groucho Marx in a smaller role than usual, with a supporting cast including Ilona Massey, Vera-Ellen, Marion Hutton, Raymond Burr, Paul Valentine, Eric Blore and Bruce Gordon (in his film debut), as well as a cameo appearance by a relatively unknown Marilyn Monroe.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Love Happy about?
Love Happy (1950) — Young hopefuls trying to stage a Broadway show on a shoestring are sustained with food by expert shoplifter Harpo. They little suspect that his donations include the special sardine can hiding the Romanoff diamonds! Slinky Madame Egelichi and her henchmen will do anything to get
Is Love Happy based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Love Happy scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.