Never Give a Sucker an Even Break
1941, English. Directed by Edward F. Cline.
It's a Fields-day of fun!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Never Give a Sucker an Even Break
Never Give a Sucker an Even Break isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Edward F. ClineDirector
- W.C. FieldsThe Great Man
- Gloria JeanHis Niece
- Leon ErrolHis Rival
- Billy LenhartHis Heckler (as Butch)
- Kenneth BrownHis Heckler (as Buddy)
- Margaret DumontMrs. Hemogloben
- Susan MillerOuilotta Hemogloben
- Franklin PangbornThe Producer
- Mona BarrieThe Producer's Wife
- Charles LangThe Young Engineer
- Anne NagelMadame Gorgeous
- Nell O'DayThe Salesgirl
Details
- Released
- 10 October 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Prescott Chaplin, John T. Neville, W.C. Fields
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Never Give a Sucker an Even Break: quick answers
Is Never Give a Sucker an Even Break worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Never Give a Sucker an Even Break?
Never Give a Sucker an Even Break runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
Does Never Give a Sucker an Even Break have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Never Give a Sucker an Even Break. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Never Give a Sucker an Even Break parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Never Give a Sucker an Even Break is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Never Give a Sucker an Even Break on?
Never Give a Sucker an Even Break isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Never Give a Sucker an Even Break?
If you liked Never Give a Sucker an Even Break, try The Family Jewels, Ramona and Beezus, Son of Rambow.
Who directed Never Give a Sucker an Even Break?
Never Give a Sucker an Even Break (1941) was directed by Edward F. Cline and stars W.C. Fields, Gloria Jean, Leon Errol.