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10.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19331h 3mUnited States of America

He Couldn't Take It

Synopsis

Jimmy Kelly, who can't hold on to a job because of his hot temper, finds his calling as a process server. He serves process on a gangster and exposes a criminal conspiracy while trying to stop his long-suffering girlfriend from taking a vacation with her lecherous boss.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 15, 1933

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
William Nigh
Screenplay & Story
Dore Schary
Original Title
He Couldn't Take It
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 3m
Production Studios
Monogram Pictures, W.T. Lackey Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

William Nigh

Screenplay & Story

Dore Schary

Producers

William T. Lackey

Department Leadership Roster

William T. Lackey

Producer

William Nigh

William Nigh

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About He Couldn't Take It

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

What is He Couldn't Take It about?

Jimmy Kelly, who can't hold on to a job because of his hot temper, finds his calling as a process server. He serves process on a gangster and exposes a criminal conspiracy while trying to stop his long-suffering girlfriend from taking a vacation with her lecherous boss.

Who directed He Couldn't Take It?

He Couldn't Take It was directed by William Nigh.

Who stars in He Couldn't Take It?

The principal cast of He Couldn't Take It includes Ray Walker, Virginia Cherrill, George E. Stone, Stanley Fields, Dorothy Granger.

When was He Couldn't Take It released and how long is it?

He Couldn't Take It was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.