It Could Happen to You (1937)
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.
Director:
Phil Rosen
Writers:
Samuel Ornitz, Nathanael West.
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Alan Baxter as Bob Ames |
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Andrea Leeds as Laura Compton |
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Owen Davis Jr. as Fred Barrett |
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Astrid Allwyn as Angela |
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Walter Kingsford as Prof. Schwab |
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Al Shean as Max 'Pa' Barrett |
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Christian Rub as Clavish |
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Elsa Janssen as Mrs. Clavish |
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Edward Colebrook as Pogano |
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Stanley King as Detective |
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Nina Campana as Italian Woman |
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Frank Yaconelli as Greek |
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John Hamilton as Judge |
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Paul Stanton as District Attorney |
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Bob Murphy as Moriarity |
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Cy Kendall as Detective |
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Robert Andersen as Swede (as Robert Anderson) |
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Bert Sprotte as German |
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Sada Simmons as Swedish Woman |
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Hans Joby as Small German |
| Directing | Phil Rosen | Director |
| Crew | Yakima Canutt | Stunts |
| Writing | Samuel Ornitz | Screenplay |
| Writing | Nathanael West | Story |
| Writing | Nathanael West | Screenplay |
