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8.5 / 10(5 votes)IMDb19491h 38mUnited States of America

Everybody Does It

“Paul Douglas Sings!”

Synopsis

Leonard Borland loves his monied wife, but with his wrecking business looking shaky he treasures her all the more. So when she decides to try again to become an opera singer he indulges her. While organising a concert for her he meets glamorous Cecil Carver. She in turn discovers Leonard has a splendid voice, and encourages him to use it for reasons very much her own.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 24, 1949

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Edmund Goulding
Screenplay & Story
Nunnally Johnson, James M. Cain
Original Title
Everybody Does It
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Italian
Runtime
1h 38m
Production Studios
20th Century Fox

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Edmund Goulding

Screenplay & Story

Nunnally Johnson, James M. Cain

Director of Photography

Joseph LaShelle

Film Editing

Robert Fritch

Producers

Nunnally Johnson, Darryl F. Zanuck

Department Leadership Roster

Edmund Goulding

Edmund Goulding

Director

Nunnally Johnson

Nunnally Johnson

Writer

Joseph LaShelle

Director of Photography

Robert Fritch

Editor

Kay Nelson

Costume Design

Nunnally Johnson

Nunnally Johnson

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Everybody Does It.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Everybody Does It

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

What is Everybody Does It about?

Leonard Borland loves his monied wife, but with his wrecking business looking shaky he treasures her all the more. So when she decides to try again to become an opera singer he indulges her. While organising a concert for her he meets glamorous Cecil Carver. She in turn discovers Leonard has a splendid voice, and encourages him to use it for reasons very much her own.

Who directed Everybody Does It?

Everybody Does It was directed by Edmund Goulding.

Who stars in Everybody Does It?

The principal cast of Everybody Does It includes Paul Douglas, Linda Darnell, Celeste Holm, Charles Coburn, Millard Mitchell.

When was Everybody Does It released and how long is it?

Everybody Does It was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.