So You Never Tell a Lie

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So You Never Tell a Lie

1952

0h 10m

6.7(3 votes)

Comedy

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.

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6 featured cast members

Starring

George O'Hanlon

Joe McDoakes

Rodney Bell

Eager Beaver Troop Leader (uncredited)

Phyllis Coates

Alice McDoakes (uncredited)

Jack Mower

Joe's Co-Worker (uncredited)

Anne O'Neal

Genevieve Batten (uncredited)

Emory Parnell

Mr. Batten (uncredited)

Creative team

Directed by: Richard L. Bare
Written by: Richard L. Bare
Produced by: Gordon Hollingshead

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