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You Never Can Tell
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You Never Can Tell

1951-09-23 · 78 min · ★ 7.0

Fantasy · Crime · Comedy

Retired army dog King inherits a fortune from his eccentric millionaire owner. But someone poisons him for his fortune. He gets to go back to earth as a human detective to bring his killer to justice and protect the kind woman who used to look after him.

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Directors
Lou Breslow
Production companies
Universal Pictures, Universal International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dick PowellDick PowellRex Shepherd
Peggy DowPeggy DowEllen Hathaway
Joyce HoldenJoyce HoldenGoldie Harvey
Charles DrakeCharles DrakePerry Collins
Albert SharpeAlbert SharpeGrandpa Hathaway
Lou PolanSergeant Novak
Frank NelsonFrank NelsonLieutenant Gilpin
William VedderNicholas
Frank GerstleFrank GerstleDetective
Anthony GeorgeAnthony GeorgeLouie Luisetti
Tom DuganTom DuganBus Driver (uncredited)
Henry KulkyHenry KulkyGorilla / Prisoner (uncredited)
Olan SouleOlan SouleDog House Salesman (uncredited)
Elsie Baker(uncredited)
Tony BarrJail Inmate (uncredited)
Richard BartellWaiter (uncredited)
Genevieve BellDowager (uncredited)
Margaret BertFactory Worker (uncredited)
Chet BrandenburgChet BrandenburgMan on Street (uncredited)
Ralph BrooksMan in Bar (uncredited)

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