You Can't Win
Synopsis
In this comedic Pete Smith Specialty short film, a homeowner experiences a series of mishaps while taking a day off from the office.
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May 29, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave O'Brien
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Ansen, Dave O'Brien
- Original Title
- You Can't Win
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave O'Brien
Joe Ansen, Dave O'Brien
Alfred Gilks
Joseph Dietrick
Pete Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Ansen
Writer
Dave O'Brien
Writer
Dave O'Brien
Director
Joseph Dietrick
Editor
Pete Smith
Producer
Alfred Gilks
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About You Can't Win
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What is You Can't Win about?
In this comedic Pete Smith Specialty short film, a homeowner experiences a series of mishaps while taking a day off from the office.
Who directed You Can't Win?
You Can't Win was directed by Dave O'Brien.
Who stars in You Can't Win?
The principal cast of You Can't Win includes Pete Smith, Dave O'Brien.
When was You Can't Win released and how long is it?
You Can't Win was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 8m.