You Can't Cheat an Honest Man(1939)
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You Can't Cheat an Honest Man Synopsis
Fields plays "Larsen E. Whipsnade", the owner of a shady carnival that is constantly on the run from the law. Whipsnade is struggling to keep a step ahead of foreclosure, and clearly not paying his performers, including Bergen and McCarthy, who try to coax money out of him, or in McCarthy's case, steal some outright.
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man (1939) is a comedy film directed by George Marshall, released on February 17, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars W.C. Fields, Edgar Bergen, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson and Constance Moore. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- George Marshall
- Writers:
- Everett Freeman, Richard Mack, George Marion Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Milton Krasner
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
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You Can't Cheat an Honest Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
W.C. Fields
as Larson E. Whipsnade
Edgar Bergen
as The Great Edgar / Charlie McCarthy / Mortimer Snerd
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
as Cheerful
Constance Moore
as Victoria Whipsnade
John Arledge
as Phineas Whipsnade
James Bush
as Roger Bel-Goodie
Thurston Hall
as Mr. Archibald Bel-Goodie
Mary Forbes
as Mrs. Bel-Goodie
Edward Brophy
as Corbett
Arthur Hohl
as Burr
Princess Baba
as Princess Baba, The Great Edgar's Assistant
- Charlie McCarthy
Charlie McCarthy
as Charlie (ventriloquist dummy)
Key crew
Directed by George Marshall, written by Everett Freeman, Richard Mack and George Marion Jr..
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You Can't Cheat an Honest Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 21 ratings.
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You Can't Cheat an Honest Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch You Can't Cheat an Honest Man online?
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You Can't Cheat an Honest Man (1939) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in You Can't Cheat an Honest Man?
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The main cast of You Can't Cheat an Honest Man (1939) includes W.C. Fields, Edgar Bergen, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Constance Moore and John Arledge. The film was directed by George Marshall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was You Can't Cheat an Honest Man released?
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You Can't Cheat an Honest Man was released on February 17, 1939 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is You Can't Cheat an Honest Man worth watching?
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You Can't Cheat an Honest Man (1939) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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