Invitation to Happiness_
An egotistical boxer romances a rich backer's daughter.
Starring
Irene Dunne, Fred MacMurray, Charles Ruggles
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Invitation to Happiness was released 87 years ago in 1939.
Overview
An egotistical boxer romances a rich backer's daughter.
Invitation to Happiness is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 37m.
CAST (20)
Irene Dunne
Eleanor Wayne
Fred MacMurray
Albert 'King' Cole
Charles Ruggles
Henry 'Pop' Hardy
Billy Cook
Albert Cole Jr.
William Collier Sr.
Mr. Wayne
Marion Martin
Lola Snow
Oscar O'Shea
Divorce Judge
BC
Burr Caruth
Butler
Doodles Weaver
Band Leader / Emcee at Harry's
EH
Eddie Hogan
The Champ
Virginia Brissac
Eleanor's Nurse (uncredited)
Joe Caits
Man in Office (uncredited)
Wheaton Chambers
Reporter (uncredited)
RC
Russ Clark
Referee (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
Joe, the Cook (uncredited)
JC
Joe Cunningham
Announcer (uncredited)
BE
Bob Evans
Galliette (uncredited)
JF
Jerry Fletcher
Reporter (uncredited)
Joseph Franz
Reporter (uncredited)
JG
Jack Gargan
Reporter (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Invitation to Happiness about?
An egotistical boxer romances a rich backer's daughter.
How long is Invitation to Happiness?
Invitation to Happiness has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in Invitation to Happiness?
The cast of Invitation to Happiness includes Irene Dunne, Fred MacMurray, Charles Ruggles, Billy Cook, William Collier Sr..
What is the rating of Invitation to Happiness?
Invitation to Happiness has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance