It Happened at the World's Fair
“Swinging higher than the space needle with the gals and the songs at the famous Worlds Fair!”
Mike Edwards and Danny Burke fly a cropduster, but due to Danny's gambling debts, a local sheriff takes custody of it. Trying to earn money, they hitchhike to the World's Fair in Seattle and, while Danny tries to earn money playing poker, Mike cares for a small girl whose father has disappeared.
Where to watch It Happened at the World's Fair in United States
Can I watch It Happened at the World's Fair in United States? It Happened at the World's Fair isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is It Happened at the World's Fair streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Oldflix, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About It Happened at the World's Fair
It Happened at the World's Fair is a 1963 English-language comedy, music and romance film directed by Norman Taurog. The cast is led by Elvis Presley, Joan O'Brien, Gary Lockwood. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
It Happened at the World's Fair was produced by Ted Richmond Productions and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on April 3, 1963, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Norman Taurog
- Writers
- Si Rose, Seaman Jacobs
- Release date
- April 3, 1963
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Ted Richmond Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
It Happened at the World's Fair cast & crew
It Happened at the World's Fair was directed by Norman Taurog and written by Si Rose and Seaman Jacobs.
The cast features Elvis Presley as Mike Edwards, Joan O'Brien as Diane Warren, Gary Lockwood as Danny Burke, Vicky Tiu as Sue-Lin, H.M. Wynant as Vince Bradley, and Edith Atwater as Miss Steuben.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Leith Stevens and cinematography is by Joseph Ruttenberg.
Is It Happened at the World's Fair worth watching?
It Happened at the World's Fair holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 53 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, music, and romance, It Happened at the World's Fair is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch It Happened at the World's Fair
It Happened at the World's Fair isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of It Happened at the World's Fair
Elvis Presley
Mike Edwards
Joan O'Brien
Diane Warren
Gary Lockwood
Danny Burke
Vicky Tiu
Sue-Lin
H.M. Wynant
Vince Bradley
Edith Atwater
Miss Steuben
Guy Raymond
Barney Thatcher
Dorothy Green
Miss Ettinger
Kam Tong
Uncle Walter Ling
Yvonne Craig
Dorothy Johnson
Jacqueline deWit
Mrs. Johnson (uncredited)
Kurt Russell
Child who kicks Mike at the fair (uncredited)
It Happened at the World's Fair — FAQs
▸Where can I watch It Happened at the World's Fair in United States?
It Happened at the World's Fair is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is It Happened at the World's Fair in?
It Happened at the World's Fair is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is It Happened at the World's Fair?
It Happened at the World's Fair runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is It Happened at the World's Fair rated?
It Happened at the World's Fair is rated NR. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 53 ratings.
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