
So You Never Tell a Lie(1952)
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.
Movie: So You Never Tell a Lie
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Eager Beaver Troop Leader (uncredited)
Genevieve Batten (uncredited)

So You Never Tell a Lie
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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.
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1952-08-02
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6.5
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