It Could Happen to You
It Could Happen to You1937
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A politically charged story about a man who dabbles in crime, with disastrous results, to gain the capital he needs to purchase a school where immigrants are prepared for American citizenship. The school's European teacher dreams of a fascist America. Based on a story by Nathanael West and Samuel Ornitz, who was one of the Hollywood Ten blacklisted during the McCarthy Era.
DirectorPhil RosenScreenplaySamuel Ornitz
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Alan BaxterBob Ames | Bob Ames |
 Andrea LeedsLaura Compton | Laura Compton |
 Owen Davis Jr.Fred Barrett | Fred Barrett |
 Astrid AllwynAngela | Angela |
 Walter KingsfordProf. Schwab | Prof. Schwab |
 Al SheanMax 'Pa' Barrett | Max 'Pa' Barrett |
 Christian RubClavish | Clavish |
 Elsa JanssenMrs. Clavish | Mrs. Clavish |
| EEdward ColebrookPogano | Pogano |
| SStanley KingDetective | Detective |
| NNina CampanaItalian Woman | Italian Woman |
 Frank YaconelliGreek | Greek |
 John HamiltonJudge | Judge |
 Paul StantonDistrict Attorney | District Attorney |
| BBob MurphyMoriarity | Moriarity |
 Cy KendallDetective | Detective |
 Robert AndersenSwede (as Robert Anderson) | Swede (as Robert Anderson) |
 Bert SprotteGerman | German |
| SSada SimmonsSwedish Woman | Swedish Woman |
| HHans JobySmall German | Small German |