You Can't Cheat an Honest Man (1939)

Name: You Can't Cheat an Honest Man
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1939
Duration: 76 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: W.C. Fields, Edgar Bergen, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Constance Moore, John Arledge

1h 16m United States of America

Comedy

Plot

Larsen E. Whipsnade, portrayed by W.C. Fields, operates a dubious carnival perpetually evading legal troubles. As he battles looming foreclosure, his performers, including Bergen and McCarthy, grow increasingly frustrated by their unpaid wages. While Bergen attempts to negotiate for compensation, McCarthy resorts to outright theft to secure his earnings. The chaotic antics and clever schemes ensue as Whipsnade tries to keep his carnival afloat while dodging both his disgruntled crew and the law, blending humor with the inherent challenges of running a crooked show.

Cast

W.C. Fields Edgar Bergen Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson Constance Moore John Arledge James Bush Thurston Hall Mary Forbes Edward Brophy Arthur Hohl Princess Baba Charlie McCarthy Mortimer Snerd Blacaman Ernie Adams