Something Always Happens
Seen it?1934 | 69 min | Comedy, Romance
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at anyone in the mood for a love story and anyone who wants a laugh. Good for nights when you want to switch off and laugh. A good follow-up to Pretty Woman.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Zips along, at 1 hr 9 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1934: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
Unemployed car salesman Peter is encouraged by his girlfriend Cynthia to approach the head of a petrol company with his plan for making petrol stations more attractive to customers. When the man rejects the idea Peter joins a rival company and becomes a great success.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Powell
- Ian HunterPeter Middleton
- Nancy O'NeilCynthia Hatch
- John SingerBilly
- Peter GawthorneMr. Hatch
- Muriel GeorgeMrs. Badger
- Barry LiveseyGeorge Hamlin
- Louie EmeryMrs.Tremlett
- Janet FitzpatrickGirl
- Anthony HollesTony
- Maire O'NeillTenement Mother