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MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.4).
It Happened in Athens fingerprint
A , comedy: but never a tearjerker, .
Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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When Jayne Becomes the Olympic Prize...It's An Outdoor Variation on an Inside Sport!
In 1896 it is announced that the Olympic Games will be revived in Athens. A young shepherd, Spiridon Loues, decides to enter the 26-mile marathon. Once in Athens, he meets Christina Gratsos, a young woman from his hometown who is now the personal maid of Eleni Costa, Greece's most glamorous actress. Though he has arrived after the qualification date, Spiridon's athletic prowess so impresses Coach Graham of the American team that he is permitted to enter the contest. Eleni informs the press that she will marry the victor, confident it will be her lover, Lieutenant Vinardos.
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Is It Happened in Athens okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Will It Happened in Athens make me laugh?
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Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.
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Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.