It's a Great Life

Overview

Desperate for work, Johnny Barclay leaves Ma and Grandpop to join the newly formed Civilian Conversation Corps. On the way he meets cynical young hobo Roscoe "Rockie" Johnson, and, although Rockie believes that hopping freight trains is a great life, Johnny convinces him to join the Corps.

Cast

Joe Morrison

Johnny Barclay

Paul Kelly

Rockie Johnson

Rosalind Keith

Mary Jennings

William Frawley

Lt. McNulty

Charles 'Chic' Sale

Grandpa Barclay

David Holt

Ruddy

Dean Jagger

Arnold

Baby LeRoy

Buddy

Florence Nash

Ma Emmy Barclay

Gloria Ann White

Elizabeth

Oscar Polk

Lazy Bones

Irving Bacon

Slim (uncredited)