The Happy Years
Originally released in 1950. The Happy Years is a comedy/romance film. directed by William A. Wellman.
Starring Dean Stockwell, Darryl Hickman, and Scotty Beckett
Synopsis
Based on a collection of stories with the focus on young John Humperkink "Dink" Stover, a student at the Lawrenceville Prepatory School, in 1896, whose family, in Eastcester, New York, have just about given up on his education because he is an incorrigible student. He gets into one situation after another and incurs the dislike of his classmates, who think he is cowardly but he changes their opinion when he challenges several of them to a fight. When he returns home for the summer, he meets Miss Dolly Travers and increases his 'hatred of women' because she does not accept his schoolboy pranks. Back at school, in the fall, he is more difficult than ever until his philosophy is changed by a teacher.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 7, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dean Stockwell
as John Humperdink 'Dink' Stover
Darryl Hickman
as George 'Tough' McCarty
Scotty Beckett
as 'Tennessee' Shad
Leon Ames
as Sr. Samuel H. Stover
Margalo Gillmore
as Maude Stover
Leo G. Carroll
as Mr. Hopkins
Donn Gift
as Joshua Montgomery Smead
Danny Mummert
as "Butsey" White
Elinor Donahue
as Connie Brown
George Chandler
as Johnny
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Happy Years about?
Based on a collection of stories with the focus on young John Humperkink "Dink" Stover, a student at the Lawrenceville Prepatory School, in 1896, whose family, in Eastcester, New York, have just ab...
Who directed The Happy Years?
The Happy Years was directed by William A. Wellman.
How long is The Happy Years?
The Happy Years has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Happy Years released?
The Happy Years was released on July 7, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Happy Years?
The main cast of The Happy Years includes Dean Stockwell, Darryl Hickman, Scotty Beckett, Leon Ames, Margalo Gillmore.