It Happened on Fifth Avenue
It Happened on Fifth Avenue

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It Happened on Fifth Avenue

1947
Movie
116 min
English

A New Yorker hobo moves into a mansion and along the way he gathers friends to live in the house with him. Before he knows it, he is living with the actual home owners.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Roy Del RuthGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Family

Plot Summary

A charming hobo finds himself inadvertently becoming the landlord of a luxurious Fifth Avenue mansion during Christmastime. He soon discovers that he's not alone, as the mansion's wealthy owner, her daughter, and the daughter's fiancé are also secretly residing there. Together, they navigate their unusual living situation, leading to humorous misunderstandings and heartwarming connections as they form an unlikely family.

Critical Reception

It Happened on Fifth Avenue was a modest critical and commercial success, appreciated for its heartwarming story and holiday spirit. While not a groundbreaking film, it was generally well-received for its gentle humor and optimistic message, becoming a beloved Christmas staple for many.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its feel-good holiday charm and uplifting story.

  • Appreciated for its gentle humor and ensemble cast's performances.

  • Seen as a heartwarming, albeit somewhat predictable, Christmas tale.

Google audience: Audience reception data for "It Happened on Fifth Avenue" is not readily available through Google's user review system to provide a specific summary.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song for 'All My Love (Bolero)'.

Fun Fact

The film was based on the idea that the wealthy could help the less fortunate by allowing them to occupy their unused mansions during the winter months, reflecting a post-war sentiment of community and shared responsibility.

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John Chard

John Chard

Remind me to nail up the board in the back fence... It Happened on Fifth Avenue is directed by Roy Del Ruth and the screenplay adapted by Everett Freeman & Vick Knight from a story by Herbert Clyde Lewis & Frederick Stephani. It stars Do...