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Something Always Happens

  • 19341934
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 1h 9m
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Ian Hunter, Barry Livesey, and Nancy O'Neil in Something Always Happens (1934)
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Unemployed car salesman Peter is encouraged by his girlfriend Cynthia to approach the head of a petrol company with his plan for making petrol stations more attractive to customers. When the... Read allUnemployed car salesman Peter is encouraged by his girlfriend Cynthia to approach the head of a petrol company with his plan for making petrol stations more attractive to customers. When the man rejects the idea Peter joins a rival company and becomes a great success.Unemployed car salesman Peter is encouraged by his girlfriend Cynthia to approach the head of a petrol company with his plan for making petrol stations more attractive to customers. When the man rejects the idea Peter joins a rival company and becomes a great success.

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  • Director
    • Michael Powell
  • Writer
    • Brock Williams(screenplay and dialogue by)
  • Stars
    • Ian Hunter
    • Nancy O'Neil
    • Peter Gawthorne
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  • Director
    • Michael Powell
  • Writer
    • Brock Williams(screenplay and dialogue by)
  • Stars
    • Ian Hunter
    • Nancy O'Neil
    • Peter Gawthorne
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    • 9User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Ian Hunter
    Ian Hunter
    • Peter Middletonas Peter Middleton
    Nancy O'Neil
    • Cynthia Hatchas Cynthia Hatch
    Peter Gawthorne
    • Mr. Hatchas Mr. Hatch
    John Singer
    • Billyas Billy
    Muriel George
    Muriel George
    • Mrs. Badgeras Mrs. Badger
    Barry Livesey
    • George Hamlinas George Hamlin
    • (as Barrie Livesey)
    Louie Emery
    • Mrs.Tremlettas Mrs.Tremlett
    • (uncredited)
    Alec Finter
    • Man Refusing to Employ Peteras Man Refusing to Employ Peter
    • (uncredited)
    Janet Fitzpatrick
    • Girlas Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Arthur Hambling
    • First Duped Waiteras First Duped Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    Anthony Holles
    • Tonyas Tony
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Lambert
    Jack Lambert
    • Card Playeras Card Player
    • (uncredited)
    Maire O'Neill
    Maire O'Neill
    • Tenement Motheras Tenement Mother
    • (uncredited)
    Percy Walsh
    • Brent - Hatch's Colleagueas Brent - Hatch's Colleague
    • (uncredited)
    Naunton Wayne
    Naunton Wayne
    • Man Refusing to Help Peteras Man Refusing to Help Peter
    • (uncredited)
    Townsend Whitling
    • Blue Point Executiveas Blue Point Executive
    • (uncredited)
    Millicent Wolf
    • Glendaas Glenda
    • (uncredited)
    George Zucco
    George Zucco
    • Proprietor of the Maison de Parisas Proprietor of the Maison de Paris
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Michael Powell
    • Writer
      • Brock Williams(screenplay and dialogue by)
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    Storyline

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    Unemployed car salesman Peter is encouraged by his girlfriend Cynthia to approach the head of a petrol company with his plan for making petrol stations more attractive to customers. When the man rejects the idea Peter joins a rival company and becomes a great success. —Steve Crook <steve@brainstorm.co.uk>
    • salesman
    • male female relationship
    • bridge the card game
    • waif
    • unemployment
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • TV-G
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    • Trivia
      This film had its U. S. television premiere on Turner Classic Movies on 17 September 2007 during TCM's festival of films made by Warner Brothers at Teddington Studios in the UK.
    • Quotes

      Mrs. Badger: You'll get no food in this house until the rent's paid!

    • Soundtracks
      Spin a Little Web of Dreams
      (uncredited)

      Music by Sammy Fain

      Played at the restaurant when Peter pours champagne for Cynthia and himself

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    9/10
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    What an absolutely delightful find! According to Robert Osborne of TCM, these "quota quickies" were made by Warner Brothers at their Teddington Studios in England in order to comply with a British law requiring that a certain percentage of films shown there be domestic products. It's the story of an upper-class, but broke, ne'er-do-well (Ian Hunter) who hooks up with a street urchin (John Singer). The chemistry between the two is marvelous, and they are supported by a fine cast, including Nancy O'Neil as the love interest, Peter Gawthorne as her father and Muriel George as the landlady. The film is fast-paced and replete with snappy dialog. It's charming, funny and touching.
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    • Sep 17, 2007

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    • Release date
      • December 10, 1934 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Succede sempre qualcosa
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers First National Studios, Teddington Studios, Teddington, Middlesex, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Warner Brothers-First National Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 9 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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