He Couldn't Say No (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1938, He Couldn't Say No is a comedy, crime and adventure film directed by Lewis Seiler, running about 57 minutes. “HE GAMBLED ON LIFE...and won first prize in a love sweepstakes” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lowly office clerk angers his fiancee and future mother-in-law by spending money intended for marriage furniture on a statue of a pretty girl, which he refuses to part with at any cost.
Who’s in it. He Couldn't Say No stars Frank McHugh as Lambert T. Hunkins, Jane Wyman as Violet Coney, Cora Witherspoon as Mrs. Coney and Diana Lewis as Iris Mabby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, He Couldn't Say No has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch He Couldn't Say No page.
If you liked it. Fans of He Couldn't Say No tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch He Couldn't Say No (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for He Couldn't Say No change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is He Couldn't Say No worth watching?
- He Couldn't Say No holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in He Couldn't Say No?
- He Couldn't Say No stars Frank McHugh, Jane Wyman, Cora Witherspoon, Diana Lewis and Berton Churchill.
- When was He Couldn't Say No released?
- He Couldn't Say No was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.