DramaWarHD1h 9m1942enReleased

On the Sunny Side

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Overview

Because of the war, a 12-year-old boy from England, Hugh, is sent to live with the Andrews family in Ohio. Don, the Andrews' 11-year-old son, eagerly accepts the English boy, and is happy when his school-friends do the same. But his isn't so happy when things begin to change when his father fore-goes their evening game of Chinese Checkers to play chess with Hugh, and Hugh shows himself to be a formidable scholar, and impresses Don's girlfriend Betty, and becomes more popular with the boys than Don was...and Don is beginning to think that Hugh is too much of a good thing. Don gets downright depressed and decides to run away. Uh, oh, here comes Hugh.

Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details

Who directed On the Sunny Side?

On the Sunny Side was directed by Harold D. Schuster.

Where was On the Sunny Side produced?

It was produced by companies including 20th Century Fox in United States of America.

On the Sunny Side Ending Explained & Trivia

The ending of On the Sunny Side wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.

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20th Century Fox
20th Century Fox
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