The Happy Land
Summary:
An Iowa drugstore owner (Don Ameche) becomes embittered when his son is killed in World War II. The druggist believes that the boy's life was cut short before he had an opportunity to truly appreciate his existence. The grieving father is shown the error of his assumption by the ghost of his grandfather (Harry Carey), who through flashbacks details the good things about the son's s... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Don Ameche - (Lew Marsh)
Frances Dee - (Agnes Marsh)
Harry Carey - (Gramp)
Ann Rutherford - (Lenore Prentiss)
Richard Crane - (Rusty)
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Review:
The Happy Land undoubtedly packed a bigger punch during its initial World War II release, but there's enough drama in the picture to make it worthwhile viewing for many modern audiences, especially those with a fondness for nostalgia or for the value of life's simpler rewards. Indeed, Happy is a precursor in both form and theme to It's a Wo... Continue >>
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