It Could Happen to You (1937)

Drama

A politically charged story about a man who dabbles in crime, with disastrous results, to gain the capital he needs to purchase a school where immigrants are prepared for American citizenship. The school's European teacher dreams of a fascist America. Based on a story by Nathanael West and Samuel Ornitz, who was one of the Hollywood Ten blacklisted during the McCarthy Era.

Cast

Bob Ames
Laura Compton
Italian Woman
District Attorney
Moriarity
Detective
Swede (as Robert Anderson)
Swedish Woman
Small German
Fred Barrett
Prof. Schwab
Max 'Pa' Barrett
Mrs. Clavish

Crew

Director