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You Never Can Tell

  • 19511951
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 18m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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Peggy Dow, Charles Drake, Joyce Holden, Dick Powell, and Flame in You Never Can Tell (1951)
  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Fantasy
An ex-army dog inherits a fortune from his eccentric millionaire owner, and which is poisoned, asks the leader in the heaven for animals to send him back to Earth, as a human private investi... Read allAn ex-army dog inherits a fortune from his eccentric millionaire owner, and which is poisoned, asks the leader in the heaven for animals to send him back to Earth, as a human private investigator, to solve his own murder.An ex-army dog inherits a fortune from his eccentric millionaire owner, and which is poisoned, asks the leader in the heaven for animals to send him back to Earth, as a human private investigator, to solve his own murder.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
616
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  • Director
    • Lou Breslow
  • Writers
    • Lou Breslow(story)
    • David Chandler(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Dick Powell
    • Peggy Dow
    • Joyce Holden
Top credits
  • Director
    • Lou Breslow
  • Writers
    • Lou Breslow(story)
    • David Chandler(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Dick Powell
    • Peggy Dow
    • Joyce Holden
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    • 29User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    Peggy Dow, Watson Downs, William Vedder, and Flame in You Never Can Tell (1951)
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    Joyce Holden and Dick Powell in You Never Can Tell (1951)
    Joyce Holden and Dick Powell in You Never Can Tell (1951)
    Peggy Dow and Dick Powell in You Never Can Tell (1951)
    Joyce Holden and Dick Powell in You Never Can Tell (1951)
    Dick Powell in You Never Can Tell (1951)
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    Peggy Dow in You Never Can Tell (1951)
    Joyce Holden and Dick Powell in You Never Can Tell (1951)
    Peggy Dow and Charles Drake in You Never Can Tell (1951)
    Joyce Holden and Dick Powell in You Never Can Tell (1951)

    Top cast

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    Dick Powell
    Dick Powell
    • Rex Shepardas Rex Shepard
    Peggy Dow
    Peggy Dow
    • Ellen Hathawayas Ellen Hathaway
    Joyce Holden
    Joyce Holden
    • Golden Harvest aka Goldie Harveyas Golden Harvest aka Goldie Harvey
    Charles Drake
    Charles Drake
    • Perry Collinsas Perry Collins
    Albert Sharpe
    Albert Sharpe
    • Grandpa Hathawayas Grandpa Hathaway
    Lou Polan
    • Police Sergeant Novakas Police Sergeant Novak
    Frank Nelson
    Frank Nelson
    • Police Lt. Gilpinas Police Lt. Gilpin
    William Vedder
    William Vedder
    • Nicholas - Lindsay Butleras Nicholas - Lindsay Butler
    • (as Will Vedder)
    Frank Gerstle
    Frank Gerstle
    • Detectiveas Detective
    Anthony George
    Anthony George
    • Detective Lt. Louie Luisettias Detective Lt. Louie Luisetti
    • (as Ott George)
    Elsie Baker
    Elsie Baker
    • Minor Roleas Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Tony Barr
    • Jail Inmateas Jail Inmate
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Bartell
    • Waiteras Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    Genevieve Bell
    • Dowageras Dowager
    • (uncredited)
    Margaret Bert
    • Factory Workeras Factory Worker
    • (uncredited)
    Chet Brandenburg
    Chet Brandenburg
    • Man on Streetas Man on Street
    • (uncredited)
    Ralph Brooks
    • Man in Baras Man in Bar
    • (uncredited)
    Paul Bryar
    Paul Bryar
    • Prisoneras Prisoner
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Lou Breslow
    • Writers
      • Lou Breslow(story) (screenplay)
      • David Chandler(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    An ex-police/army dog (German Shepherd), named King inherits a fortune from an eccentric millionaire. But someone poisons him for his fortune, and he gets to go back to earth as a human detective to bring his killer to justice, and protect the girl who used to look after him. —Kathy Li
    • dog bisquit tycoon
    • german shepherd
    • a dog's life
    • barking up the wrong tree
    • fire hydrant pause
    • 8 more
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    • Taglines
      • A PICTURE FOR PEOPLE WHO THINK THEY'VE SEEN EVERYTHING! (original poster-all caps)
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Fantasy
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Approved
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The dog's name in the film is King, and when he becomes human his name is Rex. "Rex" is the Latin word for "king."
    • Quotes

      Rex Shepherd: Oh Goldie, these are humans we're dealing with. You can't tell them the truth and expect them to believe it.

    User reviews29

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Dick Powell deserves a comeback
    I saw this movie in the late 50's on TV. I liked it so much that I never forgot it. I have never seen it since. Just recently I found out the title. It is everything a good movie should be. Too bad I can't find a copy. There are tear jerkers, gags, action, and it is fairly fast moving. It is b&w but the material makes up for it. The makers should put it on DVD and offer it. I would be one of the first customers. I will never forget the horse running after the bus.
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    • mizes2000
    • May 22, 2001

    FAQ2

    • When Rex and Ellen meet, then go sit on the patio, Rex says something like: "Or I'm not a detective." Rex's lips say: "Or I'm not Dick Powell". I may have the wording off some, but doesn't Rex say: Dick Powell"?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 23, 1951 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • One Never Knows
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal International Pictures (UI)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 18 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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