Little Stabs at Happiness (1963)
Overview
Little Stabs at Happiness is a collection of silent shorts Jacobs shot from the period of 1959-1963. Jaunty tunes (and a somber reflection) accompany the footage.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.985 |
Directed By
Ken Jacobs
Crew
Ken Jacobs
TOP CAST
Jerry Sims
Himself
Jack Smith
Himself
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