It Happened on Fifth Avenue

Name: It Happened on Fifth Avenue
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Music
Released: 1947-04-17
Duration: 116 min
Rating: 7.1

1947 · Movie · NR · 116 min · ★ 7.1 · 72% critics

ComedyRomanceMusic

During the Christmas season in New York, a resourceful drifter quietly moves into an empty Fifth Avenue mansion and gradually invites other down-on-their-luck newcomers to share the space. As the household grows, unexpected guests arrive and everyone must navigate misunderstandings, shifting roles, and a clash between comfort and hardship.

Also known as It Happened on 5th Avenue

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Years: 1947
Release date: 1947-04-17
Language: English
Rated: NR
Runtime: 116 min
Critic score: 72/100
TMDB rating: 7.1/10 (87 votes)

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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a sentimental, old-fashioned Christmas comedy about unlikely roommates, kindness, and second chances, with some social themes; Not for you if you dislike schmaltz, contrived setups, or slow pacing like in On Moonlight Bay.

Pros: warm holiday spirit; funny mix-ups; heartfelt message | Cons: predictable story beats; runs a bit long; uneven lead appeal