
So You Never Tell a Lie
1952, English. Directed by Richard L. Bare.
When a wristwatch intended for a office contest winner gets mixed up and confused with the one Joe McDoakes purchased for his wife, Joe once again finds himself on the short end.
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- 0h 10m
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 2 August 1952
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard L. Bare
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So You Never Tell a Lie: quick answers
What should I watch before So You Never Tell a Lie?
Watch So You Want to Be a Plumber (1951), So You Want to Get It Wholesale (1952), So You Want to Enjoy Life (1952), and So You Want to Go to a Convention (1952) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after So You Never Tell a Lie?
Next in the series: So You're Going to the Dentist (1952), So You Want to Wear the Pants (1952), and So You Want to Be a Musician (1953).
Is So You Never Tell a Lie worth watching?
So You Never Tell a Lie doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is So You Never Tell a Lie?
So You Never Tell a Lie runs 10 minutes (0h 10m).
Does So You Never Tell a Lie have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for So You Never Tell a Lie. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
So You Never Tell a Lie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for So You Never Tell a Lie yet.
Which OTT platform is So You Never Tell a Lie on?
So You Never Tell a Lie isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 August 1952. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like So You Never Tell a Lie?
If you liked So You Never Tell a Lie, try The Wedding Year, Playdate, Extract.
Who directed So You Never Tell a Lie?
So You Never Tell a Lie (1952) was directed by Richard L. Bare and stars George O'Hanlon, Rodney Bell, Phyllis Coates.