A Very Honorable Guy (1934): cast, story & where to watch

1934 · Film · ★ 2

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Released in 1934, A Very Honorable Guy is a comedy, crime and romance film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 62 minutes.

What it’s about. Well respected local good guy, "Feet" Samuels finds himself heavily in debt due to an uncharacteristic gambling binge. Feet decides the only way to settle the bill is by selling his body to an ambitious doctor who agrees to allow him one last month to live life to the fullest, then kill himself.

Who’s in it. A Very Honorable Guy stars Joe E. Brown as 'Feet' Samuels, Alice White as Hortense, Robert Barrat as Dr. Snitzer and Alan Dinehart as The Brain, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, A Very Honorable Guy has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Very Honorable Guy page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Very Honorable Guy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Very Honorable Guy (1934)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Very Honorable Guy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is A Very Honorable Guy worth watching?
A Very Honorable Guy holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in A Very Honorable Guy?
A Very Honorable Guy stars Joe E. Brown, Alice White, Robert Barrat, Alan Dinehart and Irene Franklin.
When was A Very Honorable Guy released?
A Very Honorable Guy was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.