A Very Honorable Guy
Synopsis
Well respected local good guy, "Feet" Samuels finds himself heavily in debt due to an uncharacteristic gambling binge. Feet decides the only way to settle the bill is by selling his body to an ambitious doctor who agrees to allow him one last month to live life to the fullest, then kill himself.
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Joe E. Brown
'Feet' Samuels
Alice White
Hortense
Robert Barrat
Dr. Snitzer
Alan Dinehart
The Brain
Irene Franklin
Toodles
Hobart Cavanaugh
Benny
Arthur Vinton
Moon O'Hara
G. Pat Collins
Red Hendrickson
Harold Huber
Joe Ponzetti
James Donlan
Mr. O'Toole
Harry Warren
Harry
Al Dubin
Al
Ernie Adams
Gambler
Brooks Benedict
Donny Detroit
Wade Boteler
Guard
Sidney Bracey
Waiter
Matt Briggs
Farmer Parkins
Raymond Brown
Mindy
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Baldwin
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- A Very Honorable Guy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
Earl Baldwin, Damon Runyon
Bernhard Kaun
William Holmes
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Earl Baldwin
Screenplay
William Holmes
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Very Honorable Guy
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What is A Very Honorable Guy about?
Well respected local good guy, "Feet" Samuels finds himself heavily in debt due to an uncharacteristic gambling binge. Feet decides the only way to settle the bill is by selling his body to an ambitious doctor who agrees to allow him one last month to live life to the fullest, then kill himself.
Who directed A Very Honorable Guy?
A Very Honorable Guy was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in A Very Honorable Guy?
The principal cast of A Very Honorable Guy includes Joe E. Brown, Alice White, Robert Barrat, Alan Dinehart, Irene Franklin.
When was A Very Honorable Guy released and how long is it?
A Very Honorable Guy was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for A Very Honorable Guy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Very Honorable Guy was composed by Bernhard Kaun.