It Happened on 5th Avenue (DVD)

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It Happened on 5th Avenue is a 1947 comedy-musical directed by Roy Del Ruth and starring Ann Harding, Charles Ruggles, and Don DeFore. When a resourceful hobo named Aloysius T. McKeever decides to spend the winter in an unoccupied Manhattan mansion, he invites his street-dwelling friends inside to escape the cold. Their cozy arrangement is disrupted when Mary O’Connor, the house’s owner, returns home unexpectedly after a personal dispute. Complications mount when her father arrives in disguise as a hobo, determined to reclaim his home while keeping his true identity hidden. This charming tale explores themes of family, generosity, and finding joy in togetherness during the holiday season.

This single-disc DVD release runs one hour and fifty-six minutes and carries a US Approved rating (equivalent to G). Produced by Allied Artists Pictures, the film offers wholesome entertainment suitable for family viewing. Own this heartwarming piece of mid-century cinema on physical media at a fraction of what you would pay for a new copy.