Invitation to Happiness

An egotistical boxer romances a rich backer's daughter.

Cast

Irene Dunne

as Eleanor Wayne

Fred MacMurray

as Albert 'King' Cole

Charles Ruggles

as Henry 'Pop' Hardy

Billy Cook

as Albert Cole Jr.

William Collier Sr.

as Mr. Wayne

Marion Martin

as Lola Snow

Oscar O'Shea

as Divorce Judge

Burr Caruth

as Butler

Doodles Weaver

as Band Leader / Emcee at Harry's

Eddie Hogan

as The Champ

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