Movie

Never Give a Sucker an Even Break

“It's a Fields-day of fun!”

★ 7.0(38)19411h 11m

Never Give a Sucker an Even Break is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Edward F. Cline
Release date: 1941-10-10
Runtime: 1h 11m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

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About Never Give a Sucker an Even Break

Never Give a Sucker an Even Break is a 1941 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Edward F. Cline, starring W.C. Fields, Gloria Jean and Leon Errol. It has a runtime of 1 hour 11 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 38 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Never Give a Sucker an Even Break in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Never Give a Sucker an Even Break is a 1941 film about a man who wants to sell a film story to Esoteric Studios. On the way he gets insulted by little boys, beaten up for ogling a woman, and abused by a waitress. W. C. Fields' last starring role in a feature-length film.

Cast

W.C. Fields

The Great Man

Gloria Jean

His Niece

Leon Errol

His Rival

Billy Lenhart

His Heckler (as Butch)

Kenneth Brown

His Heckler (as Buddy)

Margaret Dumont

Mrs. Hemogloben

Susan Miller

Ouilotta Hemogloben

Franklin Pangborn

The Producer

Mona Barrie

The Producer's Wife

Charles Lang

The Young Engineer

Anne Nagel

Madame Gorgeous

Nell O'Day

The Salesgirl

Themes & keywords

musicalniecefilmmakinguncle niece relationshipmaternity ward

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Never Give a Sucker an Even Break in United States?+

In United States, Never Give a Sucker an Even Break is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Never Give a Sucker an Even Break on Netflix?+

Never Give a Sucker an Even Break is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Never Give a Sucker an Even Break?+

Never Give a Sucker an Even Break has a runtime of 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).

Who stars in Never Give a Sucker an Even Break?+

Never Give a Sucker an Even Break stars W.C. Fields, Gloria Jean, Leon Errol, Billy Lenhart and Kenneth Brown.

When did Never Give a Sucker an Even Break come out?+

Never Give a Sucker an Even Break is a 1941 movie directed by Edward F. Cline.

What genre is Never Give a Sucker an Even Break?+

Never Give a Sucker an Even Break is Comedy film.

Who directed Never Give a Sucker an Even Break?+

Never Give a Sucker an Even Break was directed by Edward F. Cline.