Let's Be Happy_
On receiving an inheritance from her grandfather, Canadian Jeannie MacLean decides to visit the family's Scottish roots. On the plane she meets businessman Stanley Smith, and romance blossoms in Edinburgh. The complications begin when Stanley breaks a date with Jeannie to woo voluptuous redhead Helene, and Jeannie is flattered by the attentions of the impoverished Lord McNairn; he's heard about her good fortune, and gallantly offers to show her the city.
Starring
Vera-Ellen, Tony Martin, Robert Flemyng
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
4 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Let's Be Happy was released 69 years ago in 1957.
Overview
On receiving an inheritance from her grandfather, Canadian Jeannie MacLean decides to visit the family's Scottish roots. On the plane she meets businessman S...
Let's Be Happy is a Music film with a runtime of 1h 47m.
CAST (20)
Vera-Ellen
Jeannie MacLean
Tony Martin
Stanley Smith
Robert Flemyng
Lord James MacNairn
Zena Marshall
Helene
Helen Horton
Sadie Whitelaw
BB
Beckett Bould
Rev. MacDonald
Alfred Burke
French Ticket Clerk
VG
Vernon Greeves
First Air France Steward
RM
Richard Molinas
Bearded Man
Eugene Deckers
Dining Car Attendant
Russell Waters
Hotel Reception Clerk
Russell Waters
Page Boy Bobby
PS
Peter Sinclair
MacTavish
Magda Miller
Mrs. MacTavish
Brian Oulton
Hotel Valet
Brian Oulton
Mr. Fielding
Katherine Kath
Mrs. Fielding
Charles Carson
Mr. Ferguson
JM
Jock McKay
Elderly Dancer
Eric Pohlmann
Customs Official
STUDIOS (1)
Marcel Hellman Productions
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
107 min (1h 47m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
4.8/10 (3 votes)
Popularity
3
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Let's Be Happy about?
On receiving an inheritance from her grandfather, Canadian Jeannie MacLean decides to visit the family's Scottish roots. On the plane she meets businessman Stanley Smith, and romance blossoms in Edinburgh. The complications begin when Stanley breaks a date with Jeannie to woo voluptuous redhead Helene, and Jeannie is flattered by the attentions of the impoverished Lord McNairn; he's heard about her good fortune, and gallantly offers to show her the city.
How long is Let's Be Happy?
Let's Be Happy has a runtime of 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Who stars in Let's Be Happy?
The cast of Let's Be Happy includes Vera-Ellen, Tony Martin, Robert Flemyng, Zena Marshall, Helen Horton.
What is the rating of Let's Be Happy?
Let's Be Happy has a rating of 4.8 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Music