Everybody Does It (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1949, Everybody Does It is a comedy film directed by Edmund Goulding, running about 98 minutes. “Paul Douglas Sings!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Leonard Borland loves his monied wife, but with his wrecking business looking shaky he treasures her all the more. So when she decides to try again to become an opera singer he indulges her. While organising a concert for her he meets glamorous Cecil Carver. She in turn discovers Leonard has a splendid voice, and encourages him to use it for reasons very much her own.
Who’s in it. Everybody Does It stars Paul Douglas as Leonard Borland aka Logan Bennett, Linda Darnell as Cecil Carver, Celeste Holm as Doris Blair Borland and Charles Coburn as Major Blair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Everybody Does It has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Everybody Does It page.
If you liked it. Fans of Everybody Does It tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Everybody Does It (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Everybody Does It change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Everybody Does It worth watching?
- Everybody Does It holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Everybody Does It?
- Everybody Does It stars Paul Douglas, Linda Darnell, Celeste Holm, Charles Coburn and Millard Mitchell.
- When was Everybody Does It released?
- Everybody Does It was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.