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6.3 / 10(20 votes)IMDbNR19341h 6mUnited States of America

You're Telling Me!

“He's pretty cute playing Cupid to young love!”

Synopsis

Sam Bisbee is an inventor whose works (e.g., a keyhole finder for drunks) have brought him only poverty. His daughter is in love with the son of the town snob. Events conspire to ruin his bullet-proof tire just as success seems near. Another of his inventions prohibits him from committing suicide, so Sam decides to go on living.

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

W.C. Fields Canadian Club

Type: Clip • Published 2015-05-31

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 6, 1934

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Erle C. Kenton
Screenplay & Story
Walter DeLeon, Paul M. Jones
Original Title
You're Telling Me!
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 6m
Production Studios
Paramount Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Erle C. Kenton

Screenplay & Story

Walter DeLeon, Paul M. Jones, Julian Street, J.P. McEvoy

Department Leadership Roster

Erle C. Kenton

Erle C. Kenton

Director

Walter DeLeon

Screenplay

Paul M. Jones

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for You're Telling Me!.

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Frequently Asked Questions About You're Telling Me!

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is You're Telling Me! about?

Sam Bisbee is an inventor whose works (e.g., a keyhole finder for drunks) have brought him only poverty. His daughter is in love with the son of the town snob. Events conspire to ruin his bullet-proof tire just as success seems near. Another of his inventions prohibits him from committing suicide, so Sam decides to go on living.

Who directed You're Telling Me!?

You're Telling Me! was directed by Erle C. Kenton.

Who stars in You're Telling Me!?

The principal cast of You're Telling Me! includes W.C. Fields, Joan Marsh, Buster Crabbe, Adrienne Ames, Louise Carter.

When was You're Telling Me! released and how long is it?

You're Telling Me! was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for You're Telling Me!?

You're Telling Me! holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).