It's in the Bag! (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1945, It's in the Bag! is a comedy film directed by Richard Wallace, running about 87 minutes. “Fred bagged the best for his merry 12 million dollar murder mystery!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The ringmaster of a flea circus inherits a fortune...if he can find which chair it's hidden in.
Who’s in it. It's in the Bag! stars Fred Allen as Fred Floogle, Binnie Barnes as Eve Floogle, Jack Benny as Jack Benny and Don Ameche as Don Ameche, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, It's in the Bag! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It's in the Bag! page.
If you liked it. Fans of It's in the Bag! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It's in the Bag! (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for It's in the Bag! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is It's in the Bag! worth watching?
- It's in the Bag! holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It's in the Bag!?
- It's in the Bag! stars Fred Allen, Binnie Barnes, Jack Benny, Don Ameche and William Bendix.
- When was It's in the Bag! released?
- It's in the Bag! was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.