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It Happened to Jane

NR19591h 37mRichard Quine
IMDb 6.5

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"It's bigger than all of us!"

Jane Osgood runs a lobster business, which supports her two young children. Railroad staff inattention ruins her shipment, so with her lawyer George, Jane sues Harry Foster Malone, director of the line and the "meanest man in the world".

ComedyRomance
New York CityMaine

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Frequently asked questions

What is It Happened to Jane (1959) about?

Jane Osgood runs a lobster business, which supports her two young children. Railroad staff inattention ruins her shipment, so with her lawyer George, Jane sues Harry Foster Malone, director of the line and the "meanest man in the world".

Who stars in It Happened to Jane?

It Happened to Jane stars Doris Day (Jane Osgood), Jack Lemmon (George Denham), Ernie Kovacs (Harry Foster Malone), Steve Forrest (Larry Hall), Teddy Rooney (Billy Osgood). The film was directed by Richard Quine.

How long is It Happened to Jane?

It Happened to Jane has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1959. It is rated NR.

Is It Happened to Jane worth watching?

It Happened to Jane holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. Fans of Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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