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It's a Wonderful World (1939)

Detective Guy Johnson's client, Willie Heywood, is framed for murder. While Guy hides him so he can catch the real killer, both of them are nabbed by the police, tried, convicted and sentenced to jail: Guy for a year with Willie to be executed. On the way to jail, Guy comes across a clue and escapes from the police.

  • Comedy
  • Romance
  • Crime
  • Mystery

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Claudette ColbertClaudette ColbertEdwina Corday
  • Photo of James StewartJames StewartGuy Johnson
  • Photo of Guy KibbeeGuy KibbeeFred 'Cap' Streeter
  • Photo of Nat PendletonNat PendletonSergeant Fred Koretz
  • Photo of Frances DrakeFrances DrakeVivian Tarbel
  • Photo of Edgar KennedyEdgar KennedyLieutenant Miller
  • Photo of Ernest TruexErnest TruexWillie Heyward
  • Photo of Richard CarleRichard CarleMajor I. E. Willoughby
  • Photo of Cecilia CallejoCecilia CallejoDolores Gonzales
  • Photo of Sidney BlackmerSidney BlackmerAl Mallon

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