---
title: "It Happened on Fifth Avenue"
year: 1947
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/it-happened-on-fifth-avenue-1947"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 52844
imdb_id: "tt0039502"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 116
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 90
content_rating: "NR"
---

# It Happened on Fifth Avenue (1947) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/it-happened-on-fifth-avenue-1947

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

It Happened on Fifth Avenue is a 1947 American romantic comedy film directed by Roy Del Ruth. The film stars Don DeFore, Ann Harding, Charles Ruggles, Victor Moore, and Gale Storm. The onscreen title is It Happened on Fifth Avenue, while it is also titled It Happened on 5th Avenue. The movie falls into the comedy, romance, and music genres and has a runtime of one hour and fifty-six minutes. 

The plot follows a clever vagrant and New York hobo who moves into a mansion and gathers friends to live in the house with him along the way. Before he knows it, he is living with the actual homeowners. The film was released in the United States on April 17, 1947, and is described as a rich comedy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix | Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Artiflix | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Artiflix | Plex | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Artiflix | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Roy Del Ruth
- **Networks / Studios**: Roy Del Ruth Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Don DeFore** as *Jim Bullock*
- **Ann Harding** as *Mary O'Connor*
- **Charles Ruggles** as *Michael J. 'Mike' O'Connor*
- **Victor Moore** as *Aloysius T. McKeever*
- **Gale Storm** as *Trudy O'Connor*
- **Grant Mitchell** as *Al Farrow*
- **Edward Brophy** as *Gates Patrolman Cecil Felton*
- **Alan Hale Jr.** as *Whitey Temple*
- **Dorothea Kent** as *Margie Temple*
- **Edward Ryan** as *Hank*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch It Happened on Fifth Avenue online?
It Happened on Fifth Avenue is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is It Happened on Fifth Avenue worth watching?
It Happened on Fifth Avenue holds a community rating of 7.1/10 based on 90 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie It Happened on Fifth Avenue and when was it released?
It Happened on Fifth Avenue is a feature film with a runtime of 116 minutes. It was released in 1947. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed It Happened on Fifth Avenue?
It Happened on Fifth Avenue was directed by Roy Del Ruth.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [It Happened on Fifth Avenue — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/52844)
- [It Happened on 5th Avenue - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Happened_on_5th_Avenue)
- [It Happened on Fifth Avenue (1947) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039502/fullcredits/)
- [It Happened on Fifth Avenue (1947) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/52844-it-happened-on-fifth-avenue/cast)
- [Watch It Happened on Fifth Avenue (1947) Full Movie Free on Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/)
- [It Happened on Fifth Avenue (1947) - Roy Del Ruth | Synopsis, Movie Info, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/it-happened-on-fifth-avenue-am52065)

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