You Never Can Tell(1951)
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You Never Can Tell Synopsis
Retired army dog King inherits a fortune from his eccentric millionaire owner. But someone poisons him for his fortune. He gets to go back to earth as a human detective to bring his killer to justice and protect the kind woman who used to look after him.
You Never Can Tell (1951) is a fantasy, crime and comedy film directed by Lou Breslow, released on September 23, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Dick Powell, Peggy Dow, Joyce Holden and Charles Drake. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Lou Breslow
- Writers:
- Lou Breslow, Lou Breslow, David Chandler
- Producers:
- Leonard Goldstein
- Cinematographer:
- Maury Gertsman
- Composer:
- Hans J. Salter
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Universal International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
You Never Can Tell Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dick Powell
as Rex Shepherd
Peggy Dow
as Ellen Hathaway
Joyce Holden
as Goldie Harvey
Charles Drake
as Perry Collins
Albert Sharpe
as Grandpa Hathaway
- Lou Polan
Lou Polan
as Sergeant Novak
Frank Nelson
as Lieutenant Gilpin
- William Vedder
William Vedder
as Nicholas
Frank Gerstle
as Detective
Anthony George
as Louie Luisetti
Tom Dugan
as Bus Driver (uncredited)
Henry Kulky
as Gorilla / Prisoner (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Lou Breslow, written by Lou Breslow, Lou Breslow and David Chandler, produced by Leonard Goldstein.
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You Never Can Tell Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 12 ratings.
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You Never Can Tell – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch You Never Can Tell online?
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You Never Can Tell (1951) is available to stream on TCM. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in You Never Can Tell?
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The main cast of You Never Can Tell (1951) includes Dick Powell, Peggy Dow, Joyce Holden, Charles Drake and Albert Sharpe. The film was directed by Lou Breslow. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was You Never Can Tell released?
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You Never Can Tell was released on September 23, 1951 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is You Never Can Tell worth watching?
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You Never Can Tell (1951) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, crime and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.