The Happy Time_
""Eet ees magnifique". And it's all about the birds and the bees...and a lot of delightful people."
A violinist and his brother guide one's son through his crush on the family maid in 1920s Ottawa.
Starring
Charles Boyer, Louis Jourdan, Marsha Hunt
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Happy Time was released 74 years ago in 1952.
Overview
A violinist and his brother guide one's son through his crush on the family maid in 1920s Ottawa.
The Happy Time is a Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 34m.
CAST (18)
Charles Boyer
Jacques Bonnard
Louis Jourdan
Uncle Desmond Bonnard
Marsha Hunt
Susan Bonnard
Bobby Driscoll
Robert 'Bibi' Bonnard
Linda Christian
Mignonette Chappuis
Kurt Kasznar
Uncle Louis Bonnard
Marcel Dalio
Grandpere Bonnard
Jeanette Nolan
Felice Bonnard
Jack Raine
Mr. Frye - School Principal
Richard Erdman
Alfred Grattin
Marlene Cameron
Peggy O'Hare
GC
Gene Collins
Jimmy Bishop
Annabel Faber
Yvonne Bonnard
Kathryn Sheldon
Miss Tate - Schoolteacher
EC
Edward Clark
Dr. Marchaud
Maurice Marsac
The Great Gaspari
Will Wright
Family Doctor
Eugene Borden
Monsieur Lafayette - Grocer
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What is The Happy Time about?
A violinist and his brother guide one's son through his crush on the family maid in 1920s Ottawa.
How long is The Happy Time?
The Happy Time has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in The Happy Time?
The cast of The Happy Time includes Charles Boyer, Louis Jourdan, Marsha Hunt, Bobby Driscoll, Linda Christian.
What is the rating of The Happy Time?
The Happy Time has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 13 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Romance