Review of You Can't Cheat an Honest Man (1939) by Timothy P — 06 Mar 2016

Solid W.C. Fields flick matching wits with Charlie McCarthy.

This review of You Can't Cheat an Honest Man (1939) was written by Timothy P on 06 Mar 2016.

You Can't Cheat an Honest Man has generally received positive reviews.

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