So You Never Tell a Lie

Aug 2, 1952

0h 10m

★ 6.0

Overview

When a wristwatch intended for a office contest winner gets mixed up and confused with the one Joe McDoakes purchased for his wife, Joe once again finds himself on the short end.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Richard L. Bare Productions

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Cast

Joe McDoakes

George O'Hanlon

Eager Beaver Troop Leader (uncredited)

Rodney Bell

Alice McDoakes (uncredited)

Phyllis Coates

Joe's Co-Worker (uncredited)

Jack Mower

Genevieve Batten (uncredited)

Anne O'Neal

Mr. Batten (uncredited)

Emory Parnell

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