Something Always Happens
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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“Quota quickie quipfest” “Enormously appealing” “Well worth your time” “What a glorious discovery!” (IMDB reviews quotes). A delightful seriocomic rags-to-riches fable with an all-British cast headed by Ian Hunter that was an early directorial effort of the outstanding Michael Powell (“The Thief of Bagdad” “49th Parallel” “The Red Shoes” etc.). A low-budget second feature with a good cast and adequate production values. Recommended fun that out-shines its resources. IMDB rating 6.5. Directed by Michael Powell. Released in 1934 (UK). Complete print
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- Director
- Michael Powell
- Starring
- Ian Hunter, Nancy O'Neil, John Singer, Peter Gawthorne, Muriel George, Barry Livesey, Louie Emery, Janet Fitzpatrick
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