Never Give a Sucker an Even Break
Never Give a Sucker an Even Break1941
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Never Give a Sucker an Even Break
1h 11m·Comedy·
Directed by Edward F. Cline·1941
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7.0/10 avgAverage user ratingNever 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.
DirectorEdward F. ClineCinematographyCharles Van EngerScreenplayPrescott ChaplinStudioUniversal Pictures
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 W.C. FieldsThe Great Man | The Great Man |
 Gloria JeanHis Niece | His Niece |
 Leon ErrolHis Rival | His Rival |
 Billy LenhartHis Heckler (as Butch) | His Heckler (as Butch) |
 Kenneth BrownHis Heckler (as Buddy) | His Heckler (as Buddy) |
 Margaret DumontMrs. Hemogloben | Mrs. Hemogloben |
 Susan MillerOuilotta Hemogloben | Ouilotta Hemogloben |
 Franklin PangbornThe Producer | The Producer |
 Mona BarrieThe Producer's Wife | The Producer's Wife |
 Charles LangThe Young Engineer | The Young Engineer |
 Anne NagelMadame Gorgeous | Madame Gorgeous |
 Nell O'DayThe Salesgirl | The Salesgirl |
 Irving BaconThe Soda Jerk | The Soda Jerk |
 Jody GilbertThe Waitress | The Waitress |
 Minerva UrecalThe Cleaning Lady | The Cleaning Lady |
 Emmett VoganThe Engineer | The Engineer |
 Carlotta MontiReceptionist | Receptionist |
 Jean PorterPasserby (uncredited) | Passerby (uncredited) |
 Emil Van HornGargo the Gorilla (uncredited) | Gargo the Gorilla (uncredited) |