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Go Chase Yourself

  • 1938
  • Approved
  • 1h 10m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
253
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Go Chase Yourself (1938)
ComedyCrime

When the First Union National Bank of Williamstown is robbed, the three bank robbers get away by hitching their car to Wilbur's trailer. When the police find part of Wilbur's coat in front o... Read allWhen the First Union National Bank of Williamstown is robbed, the three bank robbers get away by hitching their car to Wilbur's trailer. When the police find part of Wilbur's coat in front of the open safe, they suspect bank teller Wilbur of being in on the robbery. But according... Read allWhen the First Union National Bank of Williamstown is robbed, the three bank robbers get away by hitching their car to Wilbur's trailer. When the police find part of Wilbur's coat in front of the open safe, they suspect bank teller Wilbur of being in on the robbery. But according to Carol, Wilbur is not smart enough to rob a bank and it shows. While on the run, they c... Read all

  • Director
    • Edward F. Cline
  • Writers
    • Paul Yawitz
    • Bert Granet
    • Walter O'Keefe
  • Stars
    • Joe Penner
    • Lucille Ball
    • Richard Lane
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    253
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Edward F. Cline
    • Writers
      • Paul Yawitz
      • Bert Granet
      • Walter O'Keefe
    • Stars
      • Joe Penner
      • Lucille Ball
      • Richard Lane
    • 9User reviews
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    Joe Penner
    Joe Penner
    • Wilbur Meeley
    Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball
    • Carol Meeley
    Richard Lane
    Richard Lane
    • Nails
    June Travis
    June Travis
    • Judy Daniels
    Fritz Feld
    Fritz Feld
    • Count Pierre Fountaine de Louis-Louis
    Tom Kennedy
    Tom Kennedy
    • Icebox
    Granville Bates
    Granville Bates
    • Halliday
    Bradley Page
    Bradley Page
    • Frank
    George Irving
    George Irving
    • Mr. Daniels
    Arthur Stone
    Arthur Stone
    • Warden
    Jack Carson
    Jack Carson
    • Warren Miles
    Frank M. Thomas
    Frank M. Thomas
    • Police Chief
    Margaret Armstrong
    Margaret Armstrong
    • Mrs. Daniels
    • (uncredited)
    Joseph E. Bernard
    Joseph E. Bernard
    • Daniels' Butler
    • (uncredited)
    Stanley Blystone
    Stanley Blystone
    • Policeman in Backwards Car
    • (uncredited)
    Lynton Brent
    Lynton Brent
    • Reporter in White Suit
    • (uncredited)
    Alan Bruce
    Alan Bruce
    • Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    Chester Clute
    Chester Clute
    • Pushy Little Man in Bank
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Edward F. Cline
    • Writers
      • Paul Yawitz
      • Bert Granet
      • Walter O'Keefe
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    • Trivia
      This is the first of three films in which character actor Granville Bates appeared on screen alongside Lucille Ball. Each film in which they appeared together was released in 1938 and starred Ball as the female lead. The other films to include the two actors were The Affairs of Annabel (1938) and Next Time I Marry (1938).
    • Goofs
      When Judy is in the convertible with her parents, about a half hour into the picture, she turns around to say good-bye to Wilbur when a moving reflection of the boom microphone is visible on the trunk of the car. Usually in that era of film, a car's finish is dulled, dirtied or matte to prevent this. Earlier in the scene, what appears to be a man standing beside the camera rig is also reflected in the polished finish of the same car.
    • Crazy credits
      No character names are credited with the cast list; Joe Penner's surname is spelled both as "Meeley" and "Meely" within the film.
    • Soundtracks
      I'm from the City
      (1938)

      Music and Lyrics by Hal Raynor

      Played during the opening credits

      Sung a cappella by Joe Penner (uncredited) and Richard Lane (uncredited)

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    5/10
    Penner is occasionally annoying but otherwise it's a decent time-passer.
    Wilbur (Joe Penner) is a bit of an idiot...and his wife (Lucille Ball) is quick to let folks know. This is especially the case after the guy is accused of robbing the bank where he works....and she insists he's just too stupid to have done it! However, the real crooks who did it are holding him prisoner in a trailer he just won...and the police have assumed that because he's missing, he must have stolen the money. Along the trail, the wife gets paired up with a silly gigolo and you know that eventually it all will get straightened out.

    This is an okay film. It has some funny moments, but a few times Penner overacts and is a bit insufferable. Add to that an ending involving a runaway trailer (which is NOT done well) and you have a recipe for a film which is a time-passer and nothing more.
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    • Release date
      • April 22, 1938 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Marido ambulante
    • Filming locations
      • RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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