Take It or Leave It
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Synopsis
A young husband becomes a game-show participant in the hopes of winning the cash to pay his pregnant wife's doctor.
Top Cast
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Phil Baker
Phil Baker
Madge Meredith
Kate Collins
Nana Bryant
Miss Burke
Nella Walker
Mrs. Preston
Roy Gordon
Dr. Edward Preston
Frank Jenks
Cab Driver
Renie Riano
Mrs. Nellie Bramble
Frankie Darro
Radio Listener
Edward Ryan
Eddie Collins
Stanley Prager
Herb Gordon
Carleton Young
Program Director
Billie Seward
Nurse
Ralph Sanford
Taxi Driver
Ann Corcoran
Secretary
Earle Hagen
Musician
Phil Silvers
Phil Silvers
Tom Dugan
Bit Part (uncredited)
Lynn Bari
(archive footage) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 17, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Stoloff
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Buchman, Snag Werris, Mac Benoff
- Original Title
- Take It or Leave It
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Stoloff
Harold Buchman, Snag Werris, Mac Benoff
Bryan Foy
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Stoloff
Director
Harold Buchman
Screenplay
Bryan Foy
Producer
Snag Werris
Screenplay
Mac Benoff
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Take It or Leave It
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What is Take It or Leave It about?
A young husband becomes a game-show participant in the hopes of winning the cash to pay his pregnant wife's doctor.
Who directed Take It or Leave It?
Take It or Leave It was directed by Benjamin Stoloff.
Who stars in Take It or Leave It?
The principal cast of Take It or Leave It includes Phil Baker, Madge Meredith, Nana Bryant, Nella Walker, Roy Gordon.
When was Take It or Leave It released and how long is it?
Take It or Leave It was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Take It or Leave It?
Take It or Leave It holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).