Still from You Never Can Tell — You Never Can Tell (1951) — Lou BreslowPhotographed by Maury Gertsman

Lou Breslow

You Never Can Tell

Name: You Never Can Tell
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 1951
Duration: 78 min

English / 1951 / 1h 18m

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Comedy Fantasy

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Synopsis

Ex-police/army dog King inherits a fortune from an eccentric millionaire. But someone poisons him for his fortune. He gets to go back to earth as a human detective to bring his killer to justice and protect the girl who used to look after him.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorLou Breslow

WriterDavid Chandler, Lou Breslow

CinematographerMaury Gertsman

ComposerHans J. Salter

Editor

Cast

Dick Powellas Rex Shepherd

Peggy Dowas Ellen Hathaway

Joyce Holdenas Goldie Harvey

Charles Drakeas Perry Collins

Albert Sharpeas Grandpa Hathaway

Lou Polanas Sergeant Novak

Frank Nelsonas Lieutenant Gilpin

William Vedderas Nicholas

Frank Gerstleas Detective

Anthony Georgeas Louie Luisetti

Tom Duganas Bus Driver (uncredited)

Henry Kulkyas Gorilla / Prisoner (uncredited)

Olan Souleas Dog House Salesman (uncredited)

Elsie Bakeras (uncredited)

Tony Barras Jail Inmate (uncredited)

Richard Bartellas Waiter (uncredited)

Genevieve Bellas Dowager (uncredited)

Margaret Bertas Factory Worker (uncredited)

Chet Brandenburgas Man on Street (uncredited)

Ralph Brooksas Man in Bar (uncredited)