You Can't Beat Love
Synopsis
The film begins with a knuckle-head playboy (Preston Foster) working on a road crew dressed in a tux in order to win a bet. Apparently, this guy will take on any bet or act on a whim. This becomes very apparent when he disrupts a food giveaway hosted by the mayor’s daughter and as a result of this, he announces he’s running for mayor–though he seems very much apolitical and has no interest in the job. Later, when he once again meets up with the mayor’s daughter (Joan Fontaine) they supposedly fall in love–although there seemed to be little chemistry between them and it made very little sense for Fontaine to suddenly love a guy she so quickly hated at the beginning of the film. Plus, she really had plenty of reason to dislike the guy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christy Cabanne
- Screenplay & Story
- Maxwell Shane, David Silverstein
- Original Title
- You Can't Beat Love
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christy Cabanne
Maxwell Shane, David Silverstein, Olga Moore
Department Leadership Roster
Christy Cabanne
Director
Maxwell Shane
Screenplay
David Silverstein
Screenplay
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What is You Can't Beat Love about?
The film begins with a knuckle-head playboy (Preston Foster) working on a road crew dressed in a tux in order to win a bet. Apparently, this guy will take on any bet or act on a whim. This becomes very apparent when he disrupts a food giveaway hosted by the mayor’s daughter and as a result of this, he announces he’s running for mayor–though he seems very much apolitical and has no interest in the job. Later, when he once again meets up with the mayor’s daughter (Joan Fontaine) they supposedly fall in love–although there seemed to be little chemistry between them and it made very little sense for Fontaine to suddenly love a guy she so quickly hated at the beginning of the film. Plus, she really had plenty of reason to dislike the guy.
Who directed You Can't Beat Love?
You Can't Beat Love was directed by Christy Cabanne.
Who stars in You Can't Beat Love?
The principal cast of You Can't Beat Love includes Preston Foster, Joan Fontaine, Herbert Mundin, William Brisbane, Alan Bruce.
When was You Can't Beat Love released and how long is it?
You Can't Beat Love was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.