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9.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19291h 10mUnited States of America

It Can Be Done

“The story of a youth who dropped his inferiority complex and thereafter found most things could BE DONE.”

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Synopsis

Jerry Willard, a clerk in a publishing house who is possessed of a massive inferiority complex, is fired from his job and, on the way out of the office, is mistaken for the boss, Watson, by Anne Rogers, the daughter of an author.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 24, 1929

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Fred C. Newmeyer
Screenplay & Story
Albert DeMond
Original Title
It Can Be Done
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 10m
Production Studios
Universal Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Fred C. Newmeyer

Screenplay & Story

Albert DeMond, Joseph F. Poland, Mann Page, Nan Cochrane, Edward J. Montagne, Arch Heath, Earle Snell

Film Editing

Ted J. Kent

Department Leadership Roster

Fred C. Newmeyer

Fred C. Newmeyer

Director

Joseph F. Poland

Writer

Mann Page

Writer

Albert DeMond

Screenplay

Edward J. Montagne

Writer

Arch Heath

Writer

Ted J. Kent

Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions About It Can Be Done

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

What is It Can Be Done about?

Jerry Willard, a clerk in a publishing house who is possessed of a massive inferiority complex, is fired from his job and, on the way out of the office, is mistaken for the boss, Watson, by Anne Rogers, the daughter of an author.

Who directed It Can Be Done?

It Can Be Done was directed by Fred C. Newmeyer.

Who stars in It Can Be Done?

The principal cast of It Can Be Done includes Glenn Tryon, Sue Carol, Jack Egan, Richard Carle, Tom O'Brien.

When was It Can Be Done released and how long is it?

It Can Be Done was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.