''The Pursuit of Happiness'' is a 1934 American

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comedy film directed by Alexander Hall and written by

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J.P. McEvoy Joseph Patrick McEvoy (December 21, 1894 – August 8, 1958), also sometimes credited as John P. McEvoy or Joseph P. McEvoy, was an American writer whose stories were published during the 1920s and 1930s in popular magazines such as ''Liber ...

and Virginia Van Upp. The film stars Francis Lederer, Joan Bennett, Charlie Ruggles, Mary Boland, Walter Kingsford,

Minor Watson Minor Watson (December 22, 1889 – July 28, 1965) was a prominent character actor. He appeared in 111 movies made between 1913 and 1956. His credits included '' Boys Town'' (1938), ''Yankee Doodle Dandy'' (1942), ''Kings Row'' (1942), '' Guada ...

and Adrian Morris. The film was released on September 28, 1934, by

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soldier serving with British forces during the American Revolutionary War deserts and tries to settle down in Connecticut with a local woman he has met.

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* Francis Lederer as Max Christmann * Joan Bennett as Prudence Kirkland * Charlie Ruggles as Aaron Kirkland * Mary Boland as Comfort Kirkland * Walter Kingsford as Rev. Lyman Banks *

as Col. Sherwood *

Adrian Morris Adrian Grant Morris (18 May 1929 – 6 December 2004) was an English painter. Early life Morris was born in London, England. He spent his childhood in rural Somerset before the family moved to the United States, where he attended the progr ...

as Thad Jennings *

Barbara Barondess Barbara Barondess (July 4, 1907 – May 31, 2000) was an American stage and film actress. Pitts p.234 She was married to the actor Douglas MacLean from 1938 to 1948. Selected filmography * ''The Reckless Lady'' (1926) * ''Summer Bachelors'' (19 ...

as Meg Mallory * Duke York as Jonathan *Burr Caruth as Rev. Myles * Jules Cowles as The Drunk *

Irving Bacon Irving Bacon (born Irving Von Peters; September 6, 1893 – February 5, 1965) was an American character actor who appeared in almost 500 films. Early years Bacon was the son of entertainers Millar Bacon and Myrtle Vane. He was born in St. Jose ...

as Bijah * Spencer Charters as Sam Evans * Holmes Herbert as Gen. Sir Henry Clinton *Henry Mowbray as King George III (uncredited) *

Edward Peil Sr. Edward J. Peil Sr. (January 18, 1883 – December 29, 1958) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 370 films between 1913 and 1951. Biography Peil was born in Racine, Wisconsin, one of 10 children of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Pell ...

as Peddler (uncredited)

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* 1934 films American historical comedy films 1930s historical comedy films Paramount Pictures films Films directed by Alexander Hall American Revolutionary War films American black-and-white films 1934 comedy films 1930s English-language films 1930s American films {{British-Empire-stub

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