Never Give a Sucker an Even Break
"It's a Fields-day of fun!"
Originally released in 1941. Never Give a Sucker an Even Break is a comedy film. directed by Edward F. Cline. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring W.C. Fields, Gloria Jean, and Leon Errol
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 10, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (37 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
W.C. Fields
as The Great Man
Gloria Jean
as His Niece
Leon Errol
as His Rival
Billy Lenhart
as His Heckler (as Butch)
Kenneth Brown
as His Heckler (as Buddy)
Margaret Dumont
as Mrs. Hemogloben
Susan Miller
as Ouilotta Hemogloben
Franklin Pangborn
as The Producer
Mona Barrie
as The Producer's Wife
Charles Lang
as The Young Engineer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
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...
Who directed Never Give a Sucker an Even Break?
Never Give a Sucker an Even Break was directed by Edward F. Cline.
How long is Never Give a Sucker an Even Break?
Never Give a Sucker an Even Break has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was Never Give a Sucker an Even Break released?
Never Give a Sucker an Even Break was released on October 10, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Never Give a Sucker an Even Break?
The main cast of Never Give a Sucker an Even Break includes W.C. Fields, Gloria Jean, Leon Errol, Billy Lenhart, Kenneth Brown.