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It Should Happen to You (1954) | Criteria

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It Should Happen to You

English • 1954 • 1h 26m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

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Synopsis

Gladys Glover has just lost her modeling job when she meets filmmaker Pete Sheppard shooting a documentary in Central Park. For Pete it's love at first sight, but Gladys has her mind on other things, making a name for herself. Through a fluke of advertising she winds up with her name plastered over 10 billboards throughout city.

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Columbia Screwball
Position 10
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June 2021
Position 36
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Starring Judy Holliday
Position 3

Credits

Crew

DirectorGeorge Cukor

WriterGarson Kanin

CinematographerCharles Lang

ComposerFriedrich Hollaender

EditorCharles Nelson

ProducerFred Kohlmar

Cast

Judy Hollidayas Gladys Glover

Peter Lawfordas Evan Adams III

Jack Lemmonas Pete Sheppard

as Brod Clinton

Vaughn Tayloras Entrikin

Connie Gilchristas Mrs. Riker

Walter Klavunas Bert Piazza

Whit Bissellas Robert Grau

Constance Bennettas Guest Panelist

Ilka Chaseas Guest Panelist

Wendy Barrieas Guest Panelist

Melville Cooperas Guest Panelist

Chris Alcaideas Air Force Man at Ceremony (uncredited)

George Becwaras Board Member (uncredited)

Robert Bergeras Board Member (uncredited)

Leonard Bremenas Allie (uncredited)

Heywood Hale Brounas Sour Man in Central Park (uncredited)

Chick Chandleras TV Engineer in Booth (uncredited)

Leo Curleyas Board Member (uncredited)

Mike Donovanas Bar Patron Watching TV (uncredited)