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Apr 14, 2019 · A delightful seriocomic rags-to-riches fable with an all-British cast headed by Ian Hunter that was an early directorial effort of the outstanding Michael Powell (“The Thief of Bagdad” “49th Parallel” “The Red Shoes” etc.). A low-budget second feature with a good cast and adequate production values. Recommended fun that out-shines its resources.
Something Always Happens: Directed by Michael Powell. With Ian Hunter, Nancy O'Neil, Peter Gawthorne, John Singer. Unemployed car salesman Peter is encouraged by his girlfriend Cynthia to approach the head of a petrol company with his plan for making petrol stations more attractive to customers.
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- Comedy, Romance
- Michael Powell
- 1934-12-10
Something Always Happens is a 1934 British romantic comedy film directed by Michael Powell and starring Ian Hunter and Nancy O'Neil. It was made as a Quota quickie.
Peter Middleton is an unemployed car salesman. He rescues hungry street urchin Billy, who has been caught stealing from a street vendor, and takes him under his wing. Peter rents a room. He has no money, but Mrs. Badger, the landlady, is too kindhearted to turn the pair away.
- Michael Powell
- Warner Brothers-First National Productions
- Ian Hunter
Brief Synopsis. Unemployed car salesman Peter is encouraged by his girlfriend Cynthia to approach the head of a petrol company with his plan for making petrol stations more attractive to customers. When the man rejects the idea Peter joins a rival company and becomes a great success.
- Michael Powell
- Ian Hunter
Michael Powell’s sprightly comedy about a freeloading charmer who romances the daughter of a wealthy petrol station owner. Comedy 1934 70 mins. Director: Michael Powell. Rent for £3.50.
Unemployed car salesman Peter is encouraged by his girlfriend Cynthia to approach the head of a petrol company with his plan for making petrol stations more attractive to customers. When the man rejects the idea Peter joins a rival company and becomes a great success. Cast. Crew.
