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It Happened to Jane

1959·Movie·NR·97 min·★ 6.2(72)

“It's bigger than all of us!”

Jane Osgood runs a lobster business, which supports her two young children. Railroad staff inattention ruins her shipment, so with her lawyer George, Jane sues Harry Foster Malone, director of the line and the "meanest man in the world".

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About It Happened to Jane

It Happened to Jane is a 1959 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Richard Quine. The cast is led by Doris Day, Jack Lemmon, Ernie Kovacs. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings.

It Happened to Jane was produced by Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 24, 1959, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Richard Quine
Writers
Norman Katkov, Max Wilk
Release date
May 24, 1959
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Columbia Pictures
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It Happened to Jane cast & crew

It Happened to Jane was directed by Richard Quine and written by Norman Katkov and Max Wilk.

The cast features Doris Day as Jane Osgood, Jack Lemmon as George Denham, Ernie Kovacs as Harry Foster Malone, Steve Forrest as Larry Hall, Teddy Rooney as Billy Osgood, and Russ Brown as Uncle Otis.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Charles Lawton Jr. and it was produced by Martin Melcher and Richard Quine.

Is It Happened to Jane worth watching?

It Happened to Jane holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 72 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and romance, It Happened to Jane is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of It Happened to Jane

Doris Day

Doris Day

Jane Osgood

Jack Lemmon

Jack Lemmon

George Denham

Ernie Kovacs

Ernie Kovacs

Harry Foster Malone

Steve Forrest

Steve Forrest

Larry Hall

Teddy Rooney

Teddy Rooney

Billy Osgood

Russ Brown

Russ Brown

Uncle Otis

Walter Greaza

Walter Greaza

Crawford Sloan

Parker Fennelly

Parker Fennelly

Homer Bean

Mary Wickes

Mary Wickes

Matilda Runyon

Philip Coolidge

Philip Coolidge

Wilbur Peterson

Max Showalter

Max Showalter

Selwyn Harris

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John Cecil Holm

Aaron Caldwell

It Happened to Jane — FAQs

▸Where can I watch It Happened to Jane in India?

It Happened to Jane is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.

▸Where can I watch It Happened to Jane in the US?

In the US, It Happened to Jane is streaming on fuboTV and Tubi TV, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸Where can I watch It Happened to Jane in the UK?

It Happened to Jane isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

▸What language is It Happened to Jane in?

It Happened to Jane is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is It Happened to Jane?

It Happened to Jane runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).

▸What is It Happened to Jane rated?

It Happened to Jane is rated NR. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 72 ratings.

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