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Never Give a Sucker an Even Break (1941): cast, story & where to watch

1941 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1941, Never Give a Sucker an Even Break is a comedy film directed by Edward F. Cline, running about 71 minutes. “It's a Fields-day of fun!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Never 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.

Who’s in it. Never Give a Sucker an Even Break stars W.C. Fields as The Great Man, Gloria Jean as His Niece, Leon Errol as His Rival and Billy Lenhart as His Heckler (as Butch), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Never Give a Sucker an Even Break has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Never Give a Sucker an Even Break page.

If you liked it. Fans of Never Give a Sucker an Even Break tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Never Give a Sucker an Even Break (1941)?
In US, Never Give a Sucker an Even Break is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Never Give a Sucker an Even Break worth watching?
Never Give a Sucker an Even Break holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Never Give a Sucker an Even Break?
Never Give a Sucker an Even Break stars W.C. Fields, Gloria Jean, Leon Errol, Billy Lenhart and Kenneth Brown.
When was Never Give a Sucker an Even Break released?
Never Give a Sucker an Even Break was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.