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You're Telling Me! (1934): cast, story & where to watch

1934 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1934, You're Telling Me! is a comedy film directed by Erle C. Kenton, running about 66 minutes. “He's pretty cute playing Cupid to young love!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Sam Bisbee is an inventor whose works (e.g., a keyhole finder for drunks) have brought him only poverty. His daughter is in love with the son of the town snob. Events conspire to ruin his bullet-proof tire just as success seems near. Another of his inventions prohibits him from committing suicide, so Sam decides to go on living.

Who’s in it. You're Telling Me! stars W.C. Fields as Sam Bisbee, Joan Marsh as Pauline Bisbee, Buster Crabbe as Bob Murchison (as Larry 'Buster' Crabbe) and Adrienne Ames as Princess Lescaboura, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, You're Telling Me! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch You're Telling Me! page.

If you liked it. Fans of You're Telling Me! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch You're Telling Me! (1934)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for You're Telling Me! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is You're Telling Me! worth watching?
You're Telling Me! holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in You're Telling Me!?
You're Telling Me! stars W.C. Fields, Joan Marsh, Buster Crabbe, Adrienne Ames and Louise Carter.
When was You're Telling Me! released?
You're Telling Me! was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.