It Couldn't Have Happened – But It Did_
When a play's two producers are murdered, the playwright tries to solve the crime.
Starring
Reginald Denny, Inez Courtney, Jack La Rue
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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It Couldn't Have Happened – But It Did was released 90 years ago in 1936.
Overview
When a play's two producers are murdered, the playwright tries to solve the crime.
It Couldn't Have Happened – But It Did is a Crime film with a runtime of 1h 10m.
CAST (20)
Reginald Denny
Greg Stone
Inez Courtney
Linda Sands
Jack La Rue
Smiley Clark
Hugh Marlowe
Edward Forrest
Evelyn Brent
Beverly Blake
Claude King
Ellis Holden
Bryant Washburn
Norman Carter
Robert Homans
Police Lt. O'Neill
Crauford Kent
Bob Bennett
Robert Frazer
Lloyd Schaefer, Stage Manager
Miki Morita
Hashi, Houseboy
EL
Emily LaRue
Ingenue
Lynton Brent
Lansdale
Lester Dorr
Fingerprint Expert
Henry Hall
Rochester Arms Manager
Henry Hebert
Sherwood
DM
Dian Manners
Louise
Broderick O'Farrell
Johnson
DR
Dick Rush
Detective
Forrest Taylor
Actor
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What is It Couldn't Have Happened – But It Did about?
When a play's two producers are murdered, the playwright tries to solve the crime.
How long is It Couldn't Have Happened – But It Did?
It Couldn't Have Happened – But It Did has a runtime of 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Who stars in It Couldn't Have Happened – But It Did?
The cast of It Couldn't Have Happened – But It Did includes Reginald Denny, Inez Courtney, Jack La Rue, Hugh Marlowe, Evelyn Brent.
What is the rating of It Couldn't Have Happened – But It Did?
It Couldn't Have Happened – But It Did has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Crime
