Movie: So You Never Tell a Lie

Top 6 Billed Cast

George O'Hanlon
George O'Hanlon

Joe McDoakes

Rodney Bell
Rodney Bell

Eager Beaver Troop Leader (uncredited)

Phyllis Coates
Phyllis Coates

Alice McDoakes (uncredited)

Jack Mower
Jack Mower

Joe's Co-Worker (uncredited)

Anne O'Neal
Anne O'Neal

Genevieve Batten (uncredited)

Emory Parnell
Emory Parnell

Mr. Batten (uncredited)

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    When a wristwatch intended for a office contest winner gets mixed up and confused with the one Joe McDoakes purchased for his wife, Joe once again finds himself on the short end.

  • Release Date

    1952-08-02

  • Average

    6.5

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
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  • Languages:

    English
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