This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution. FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems "The Habit of Happiness" is a comedy. A cheerful fellow teaches gloomy old men how to laugh and be happy. Directed by Allan Dwan Produced by Fine Arts Film Company Scenario by Allan Dwan, Shannon Fife Starring Douglas Fairbanks, George Fawcett, Macey Harlam, Dorothy West, George Backus Cinematography Victor Fleming Distributed by Triangle Distributing Release date March 12, 1916 Running time 37 min. Country United States Language Silent film, English intertitles Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: "Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."