Thanks for Everything (1938)
Reference View | Change View
- Approved
- 1h 10min
- Comedy, Romance
- 23 Dec 1938 (USA)
- Movie
Promoters set up a radio contest to find the average American and use him to sell food, apparel and notions. All goes well until he falls in love with a girl who upsets things.
Director:
Writers:
Stars:
Reviews:
Photos and Videos
Complete, Cast awaiting verification
| Adolphe Menjou | ... |
J. B. Harcourt
|
|
| Jack Oakie | ... |
Bates
|
|
| Jack Haley | ... |
Henry Smith
|
|
| Arleen Whelan | ... |
Madge Raines
|
|
| Tony Martin | ... |
Tommy Davis
|
|
| Binnie Barnes | ... |
Kay Swift
|
|
| George Barbier | ... |
Joe Raines
|
|
| Warren Hymer | ... |
Marine Sergeant
|
|
| Gregory Gaye | ... |
Ambassador
|
|
| Andrew Tombes | ... |
Mayor
|
|
| Renie Riano | ... |
Mrs. Sweeney
|
|
| Jan Duggan | ... |
Miss Twitchell
|
|
| Charles Lane | ... |
Dr. Olson
|
|
| Charles Trowbridge | ... |
Draft Doctor
|
|
| Frank Sully | ... |
Lem Slininger
|
|
 |
Gary Breckner | ... |
Announcer
|
| Paul Hurst | ... |
Guard
|
|
| James Flavin | ... |
Policeman
|
|
| Edgar Dearing | ... |
Policeman Mike
|
|
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Carol Adams | ... |
Bathing Beauty (uncredited)
|
|
| Elvia Allman | ... |
Violinist (uncredited)
|
|
| Barbara Brewster | ... |
Model (uncredited)
|
|
| Gloria Brewster | ... |
Model (uncredited)
|
|
| Esther Brodelet | ... |
Model (uncredited)
|
|
| John Dilson | ... |
Mr. Lish (uncredited)
|
|
|
|
George Du Count | ... |
Masseur (uncredited)
|
| Jack Egan | ... |
Average Listener (uncredited)
|
|
| Bess Flowers | ... |
Radio Listener with Family (uncredited)
|
|
| Mary Gordon | ... |
Maggie, Irish Woman (uncredited)
|
|
| Fred Kelsey | ... |
Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
|
|
| Paul Kruger | ... |
Radio Listener (uncredited)
|
|
| Jack Pennick | ... |
Medical Sergeant (uncredited)
|
|
| Ruth Peterson | ... |
Secretary (uncredited)
|
|
| Lillian Porter | ... |
Model (uncredited)
|
|
| Arthur Rankin | ... |
Sound Effects Man (uncredited)
|
|
| Constantine Romanoff | ... |
Masseur (uncredited)
|
|
|
|
Joe Twerp | ... |
Hick (uncredited)
|
| Minerva Urecal | ... |
Hatchet-Faced Woman (uncredited)
|
|
| Dorothy Vernon | ... |
Townswoman (uncredited)
|
|
|
|
Irma Wilson | ... |
Model (uncredited)
|
Directed by
| William A. Seiter | ||
Written by
| Gilbert Wright | ... | (story "Mr. Average Man" by) |
| Curtis Kenyon | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Harry Tugend | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Harry Joe Brown | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Lucien N. Andriot | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Robert L. Simpson | ||
Art Direction by
| Bernard Herzbrun | ||
| Mark-Lee Kirk | ||
Costume Design by
| Gwen Wakeling | ||
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Louis Silvers | ... | musical director |
| David Buttolph | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
| Cyril J. Mockridge | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
| Louis Silvers | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
| Herbert W. Spencer | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1938) (United States) (theatrical) (as Twentieth Century-Fox)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Keywords | |
| Taglines | The freshest, funniest comedy idea that 20th Century-Fox ever pulled out of its surprise bag. See more » |
| Genres | |
| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
| Certification |
|
Additional Details
| Also Known As |
|
| Runtime |
|
| Country | |
| Language | |
| Color | |
| Aspect Ratio |
|
| Sound Mix | |
| Filming Locations |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Irma Wilson's debut. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story (2002). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Thanks for Everything See more » |
| Quotes |
Mrs. Sweeney:
I'm a widow, you know. J. B. Harcourt: Is that so? Your husband is a very lucky man. See more » |