Never Give a Sucker an Even Break Movie Review 1941

An almost plotless comedy, based on an idea reputedly written on a napkin by Fields (he took screenplay credit as Otis Criblecoblis), and features Fields at his most unleashed. It's something of a cult favorite, but not for all tastes. Classic chase scene ends it. Fields' last role in a feature-length film.

Distribution

Universal Studios Home Video, 100 Universal City Plz., Universal City, CA 91608-9955, Phone: (818)777-1000, Fax: (818)866-1483, URL: http://www.universalstudios.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS
Running time 71 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Slapstick Comedy, Scams, Stings & Cons, Aunts & Uncles, Nieces & Nephews

Screenplay

John Thomas "Jack" Neville, Prescott Chaplin, W.C. Fields

Cast

W.C. Fields, Gloria Jean, Franklin Pangborn, Leon Errol, Margaret Dumont, Susan Miller

Cinematography

Charles Van Enger

Director

Edward F. (Eddie) Cline

Music

Frank Skinner

Producer

Mark Huffam