So You Want to Enjoy Life(1952)
So You Want to Enjoy Life Synopsis
Believing he has only a month to live, average guy Joe McDoakes decides to live life to the fullest in the time he has left.
So You Want to Enjoy Life (1952) is a comedy film directed by Richard L. Bare, released on March 29, 1952 with a runtime of 10m. It stars George O'Hanlon, Wilson Benge, Edward Clark and Fritz Feld. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard L. Bare
- Writers:
- Richard L. Bare
- Producers:
- Richard L. Bare, Gordon Hollingshead
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Miller
- Production:
- Richard L. Bare Productions
- Status:
- Released
So You Want to Enjoy Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
George O'Hanlon
as Joe McDoakes
- Wilson Benge
Wilson Benge
as Brewster (uncredited)
- Edward Clark
Edward Clark
as I.R.S. Collector (uncredited)
Fritz Feld
as Dr. Hugo Flugleman (uncredited)
- Dick Gordon
Dick Gordon
as Doctor (uncredited)
Fred Kelsey
as Boat Salesman / Flugleman's Assistant (uncredited)
Emory Parnell
as Joe's Boss (uncredited)
Ted Stanhope
as Shirt Salesman (uncredited)
- Jackson Wheeler
Jackson Wheeler
as Homer (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Richard L. Bare, written by Richard L. Bare, produced by Richard L. Bare and Gordon Hollingshead.
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So You Want to Enjoy Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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So You Want to Enjoy Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch So You Want to Enjoy Life online?
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So You Want to Enjoy Life (1952) is available to stream on TCM. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in So You Want to Enjoy Life?
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The main cast of So You Want to Enjoy Life (1952) includes George O'Hanlon, Wilson Benge, Edward Clark, Fritz Feld and Dick Gordon. The film was directed by Richard L. Bare. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was So You Want to Enjoy Life released?
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So You Want to Enjoy Life was released on March 29, 1952 and runs for 10m.
Is So You Want to Enjoy Life worth watching?
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So You Want to Enjoy Life (1952) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.