Never Give a Sucker an Even Break (1941)
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Never Give a Sucker an Even Break is a 1941 film about a man who wants to sell a film story to Esoteric Studios. On the way he gets insulted by little boys, beaten up for ogling a woman, and abused by a waitress. W. C. Fields' last starring role in a feature-length film.
Director: Edward F. Cline
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: October 10, 1941
Cast
- W.C. Fields - The Great Man
- Gloria Jean - His Niece
- Leon Errol - His Rival
- Billy Lenhart - His Heckler (as Butch)
- Kenneth Brown - His Heckler (as Buddy)
- Margaret Dumont - Mrs. Hemogloben
- Susan Miller - Ouilotta Hemogloben
- Franklin Pangborn - The Producer
- Mona Barrie - The Producer's Wife
- Charles Lang - The Young Engineer
Screenplay
- Prescott Chaplin (Screenplay)
- John T. Neville (Screenplay)
- W.C. Fields (Story)
Music: Frank Skinner
Cinematography: Charles Van Enger
Editing: Arthur Hilton
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
musical, niece, filmmaking, uncle niece relationship, maternity ward
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Never Give a Sucker an Even Break about?
- Never Give a Sucker an Even Break is a 1941 film about a man who wants to sell a film story to Esoteric Studios. On the way he gets insulted by little boys, beaten up for ogling a woman, and abused by a waitress. W. C. Fields' last starring role in a feature-length film.
- Who directed Never Give a Sucker an Even Break?
- Never Give a Sucker an Even Break was directed by Edward F. Cline.
- Who stars in Never Give a Sucker an Even Break?
- Never Give a Sucker an Even Break stars W.C. Fields, Gloria Jean, Leon Errol, Billy Lenhart, Kenneth Brown, Margaret Dumont.
- How long is Never Give a Sucker an Even Break?
- Never Give a Sucker an Even Break has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is Never Give a Sucker an Even Break?
- Never Give a Sucker an Even Break is a Comedy film.
- Where was Never Give a Sucker an Even Break produced?
- Never Give a Sucker an Even Break was produced in United States of America.