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COMEDY . 1949 . 1h 27m . 6.5/10

It Happens Every Spring_

""Oh yeah?" "Oh yeah!""

A scientist discovers a formula that makes a baseball which is repelled by wood. He promptly sets out to exploit his discovery.

Starring Ray Milland, Jean Peters, Paul Douglas
Box Office $1.9M
6.5/10
Rating
$1.9M
Box Office
1h 27m
Runtime
1949
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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"Oh yeah?" "Oh yeah!"

A scientist discovers a formula that makes a baseball which is repelled by wood. He promptly sets out to exploit his discovery.

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Cast
Ray Milland stars as Vernon Simpson in It Happens Every Spring.
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Year context
It Happens Every Spring was released 77 years ago in 1949.
Overview
A scientist discovers a formula that makes a baseball which is repelled by wood. He promptly sets out to exploit his discovery.
It Happens Every Spring is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 27m.

CAST (20)

Ray Milland
Ray Milland
Vernon Simpson
Jean Peters
Jean Peters
Deborah Greenleaf
Paul Douglas
Paul Douglas
Monk Lanigan
Ed Begley
Ed Begley
Edgar Stone
Ted de Corsia
Ted de Corsia
Jimmy Dolan
Ray Collins
Ray Collins
Alfred Greenleaf
Jessie Royce Landis
Jessie Royce Landis
Mrs. Greenleaf
Alan Hale Jr.
Alan Hale Jr.
Schmidt
Kathleen Hughes
Kathleen Hughes
Sarah (uncredited)
Mae Marsh
Mae Marsh
Greenleaf's Maid (uncredited)
Debra Paget
Debra Paget
Alice (uncredited)
Ray Teal
Ray Teal
Mac (uncredited)
William Murphy
William Murphy
Tommy Isbell
Robert Adler
Robert Adler
Reporter (uncredited)
BA
Baird Allington
Baseball Player (uncredited)
WB
Ward Brant
Baseball Player (uncredited)
JB
John Butler
Fan Visiting with Debbie (uncredited)
JC
Johnny Calkins
Boy Sitting Next to Debbie at Ballpark (uncredited)
Harry Carter
Harry Carter
Baseball Fan in Stands (uncredited)
BC
Bill Cartledge
Newsboy (uncredited)

BOX OFFICE

$1.9M
Revenue

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
87 min (1h 27m)
Country
Rating
6.5/10 (23 votes)
Box Office
$1,850,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is It Happens Every Spring about?
A scientist discovers a formula that makes a baseball which is repelled by wood. He promptly sets out to exploit his discovery.
How long is It Happens Every Spring?
It Happens Every Spring has a runtime of 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Who stars in It Happens Every Spring?
The cast of It Happens Every Spring includes Ray Milland, Jean Peters, Paul Douglas, Ed Begley, Ted de Corsia.
How much did It Happens Every Spring make at the box office?
It Happens Every Spring earned $1,850,000 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of It Happens Every Spring?
It Happens Every Spring has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 23 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Comedy
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