She Couldn't Take It
1935, English. Directed by Tay Garnett.
"Listen sweetheart - you're going to get a lesson in love!"
The wealthy Van Dyke family are constantly in the media for outrageous behavior, much to the frustration of the patriarch, Dan Van Dyke. His self-centered wife has a fondness for foreign imports, including "pet projects" like dancers and such and his spoiled children Tony and Carol have constant run-ins with the law. When Dan himself ends up in the clink for five years for tax evasion, he becomes bunk-mates with ex-bootlegger Joe "Spots" Ricardi. Ricardi lectures him on being such a push-over for an out-of-control family, so a dying Dan makes Ricardi his estate trustee once he is released from prison. Ricardi is then thrust into high society and must do everything he once nagged Dan to do.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Tay GarnettDirector
- George RaftJoe "Spot" Ricardi
- Joan BennettCarol Van Dyke
- Walter ConnollyDaniel Van Dyke
- Billie BurkeMrs. Daniel Van Dyke
- Lloyd NolanTex
- Wallace Ford"Fingers" Boston
- James BlakeleyTony Van Dyke
- Alan MowbrayAlan Bartlett
- William TannenCesar
- Donald MeekUncle Wyndersham
- Stanley AndrewsAttorney Wyndersham
- Frank AustinRailroad Attendant
Details
- Released
- 8 October 1935
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- C. Graham Baker, Gene Towne, Oliver H.P. Garrett
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She Couldn't Take It: quick answers
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How long is She Couldn't Take It?
She Couldn't Take It runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Does She Couldn't Take It have a post-credits scene?
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She Couldn't Take It parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
She Couldn't Take It is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is She Couldn't Take It on?
She Couldn't Take It isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 October 1935. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like She Couldn't Take It?
If you liked She Couldn't Take It, try Dennis the Menace, Vegas Vacation, Ri¢hie Ri¢h.
Who directed She Couldn't Take It?
She Couldn't Take It (1935) was directed by Tay Garnett and stars George Raft, Joan Bennett, Walter Connolly.