You Can't Have Everything movie poster

You Can't Have Everything

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

August 2, 1937 1h 40m 5.7/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 1937. You Can't Have Everything is a comedy/romance film. directed by Norman Taurog.

Starring Alice Faye, Al Ritz, and Harry Ritz

Synopsis

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...

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 2, 1937 88 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (3 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • 20th Century Fox

Frequently Asked Questions

What is You Can't Have Everything about?

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...

Who directed You Can't Have Everything?

You Can't Have Everything was directed by Norman Taurog.

How long is You Can't Have Everything?

You Can't Have Everything has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was You Can't Have Everything released?

You Can't Have Everything was released on August 2, 1937 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in You Can't Have Everything?

The main cast of You Can't Have Everything includes Alice Faye, Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, Don Ameche.