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You Can't Have Everything (1937)

"IT REACHES NEW HI-DE-HEIGHTS OF HILARITY!"

5.719371h 40mEN
ComedyRomance

Directed by Norman Taurog

Rating

5.7/10

Runtime

1h 40m

Language

EN

Release

August 2, 1937

Director

Norman Taurog

Overview

Starving playwright Judith Wells meets playboy writer of musicals, George Macrae, over a plate of stolen spaghetti. He persuades producer Sam Gordon to buy her ridiculous play "North Winds" just to improve his romantic chances, and even persuades her to sing in the sort of show she pretends to despi...

Cast

Alice Faye

Alice Faye

Judith Poe Wells

Al Ritz

Al Ritz

Al Ritz

Harry Ritz

Harry Ritz

Harry Ritz

Jimmy Ritz

Jimmy Ritz

Jimmy Ritz

Don Ameche

Don Ameche

George Macrae

Charles Winninger

Charles Winninger

Sam Gordon

Gypsy Rose Lee

Gypsy Rose Lee

Lulu Riley

David Rubinoff

David Rubinoff

Rubinoff

Arthur Treacher

Arthur Treacher

Bevins

Tony Martin

Tony Martin

Bobby Walker

Phyllis Brooks

Phyllis Brooks

Evelyn Moore

Wally Vernon

Wally Vernon

Jerry

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into You Can't Have Everything (1937), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Starving playwright Judith Wells meets playboy writer of musicals, George Macrae, over a plate of stolen spaghetti. He persuades producer Sam Gordon to buy her ridiculous play "North Winds" just to improve his romantic chances, and even persuades her to sing in the sort of show she pretends to despise. But just when their romance is going well, Gordon's former flame Lulu reveals the ace up her sleeve...

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of You Can't Have Everything. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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