You Can't Have Everything(1937)
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You Can't Have Everything Synopsis
Starving playwright Judith Wells meets playboy writer of musicals, George Macrae, over a plate of stolen spaghetti. He persuades producer Sam Gordon to buy her ridiculous play "North Winds" just to improve his romantic chances, and even persuades her to sing in the sort of show she pretends to despise. But just when their romance is going well, Gordon's former flame Lulu reveals the ace up her sleeve...
You Can't Have Everything (1937) is a comedy and romance film directed by Norman Taurog, released on August 2, 1937 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Alice Faye, Al Ritz, Harry Ritz and Jimmy Ritz. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman Taurog
- Writers:
- Harry Tugend, Jack Yellen, Karl Tunberg
- Cinematographer:
- Lucien N. Andriot
- Composer:
- Mack Gordon
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
You Can't Have Everything Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alice Faye
as Judith Poe Wells
Al Ritz
as Al Ritz
Harry Ritz
as Harry Ritz
Jimmy Ritz
as Jimmy Ritz
Don Ameche
as George Macrae
Charles Winninger
as Sam Gordon
Gypsy Rose Lee
as Lulu Riley
David Rubinoff
as Rubinoff
Arthur Treacher
as Bevins
Tony Martin
as Bobby Walker
Phyllis Brooks
as Evelyn Moore
Wally Vernon
as Jerry
Key crew
Directed by Norman Taurog, written by Harry Tugend, Jack Yellen and Karl Tunberg.
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You Can't Have Everything Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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You Can't Have Everything – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch You Can't Have Everything online?
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You Can't Have Everything (1937) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in You Can't Have Everything?
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The main cast of You Can't Have Everything (1937) includes Alice Faye, Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz and Don Ameche. The film was directed by Norman Taurog. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was You Can't Have Everything released?
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You Can't Have Everything was released on August 2, 1937 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is You Can't Have Everything worth watching?
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You Can't Have Everything (1937) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.