She Couldn't Take It
""Listen sweetheart - you're going to get a lesson in love!""
Originally released in 1935. She Couldn't Take It is a comedy film. directed by Tay Garnett. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring George Raft, Joan Bennett, and Walter Connolly
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 8, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
George Raft
as Joe "Spot" Ricardi
Joan Bennett
as Carol Van Dyke
Walter Connolly
as Daniel Van Dyke
Billie Burke
as Mrs. Daniel Van Dyke
Lloyd Nolan
as Tex
Wallace Ford
as "Fingers" Boston
James Blakeley
as Tony Van Dyke
Alan Mowbray
as Alan Bartlett
William Tannen
as Cesar
Donald Meek
as Uncle Wyndersham
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is She Couldn't Take It about?
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, i...
Who directed She Couldn't Take It?
She Couldn't Take It was directed by Tay Garnett.
How long is She Couldn't Take It?
She Couldn't Take It has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was She Couldn't Take It released?
She Couldn't Take It was released on October 8, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in She Couldn't Take It?
The main cast of She Couldn't Take It includes George Raft, Joan Bennett, Walter Connolly, Billie Burke, Lloyd Nolan.