You Can't Cheat an Honest Man
Watch TrailerFields 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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1939 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Edward F. Cline |
| Runtime | 76 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.8/10 (20 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.8/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.
A classic from 1939. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
W.C. Fields
Larson E. Whipsnade
Edgar Bergen
The Great Edgar / Charlie McCarthy / Mortimer Snerd
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
Cheerful
Constance Moore
Victoria Whipsnade
John Arledge
Phineas Whipsnade
James Bush
Roger Bel-Goodie
Thurston Hall
Mr. Archibald Bel-Goodie
Mary Forbes
Mrs. Bel-Goodie
Edward Brophy
Corbett
Arthur Hohl
Burr
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