You Never Can Tell (1951)
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- 1h 18min
- Comedy, Crime
- 23 Sep 1951 (USA)
- Movie
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.
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Cast verified as complete
| Dick Powell | ... |
Rex Shepard
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| Peggy Dow | ... |
Ellen Hathaway
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| Joyce Holden | ... |
Golden Harvest aka Goldie Harvey
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| Charles Drake | ... |
Perry Collins
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| Albert Sharpe | ... |
Grandpa Hathaway
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Lou Polan | ... |
Police Sergeant Novak
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| Frank Nelson | ... |
Police Lt. Gilpin
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| William Vedder | ... |
Nicholas - Lindsay Butler
(as Will Vedder)
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| Frank Gerstle | ... |
Detective
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| Anthony George | ... |
Detective Lt. Louie Luisetti
(as Ott George)
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| Elsie Baker | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Tony Barr | ... |
Jail Inmate (uncredited)
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Richard Bartell | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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Genevieve Bell | ... |
Dowager (uncredited)
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Margaret Bert | ... |
Factory Worker (uncredited)
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| Chet Brandenburg | ... |
Man on Street (uncredited)
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Ralph Brooks | ... |
Man in Bar (uncredited)
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| Paul Bryar | ... |
Prisoner (uncredited)
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Juanita Close | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Russ Conway | ... |
Cop (uncredited)
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Jack Daly | ... |
Factory Worker (uncredited)
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| Steve Darrell | ... |
Idylwild Kennel Man (uncredited)
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Watson Downs | ... |
Slott, Dog House Salesman (uncredited)
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| Tom Dugan | ... |
Bus Driver (uncredited)
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| Roy Engel | ... |
Police Turnkey (uncredited)
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| Flame | ... |
King (uncredited)
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Jack Gargan | ... |
Smitty - Wiretapper Detective (uncredited)
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| Mack Gray | ... |
Prisoner in Jail (uncredited)
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| Kit Guard | ... |
Squint Eye (uncredited)
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Joy Hallward | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Larry Johns | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Henry Kulky | ... |
Gorilla - Wrestler / Prisoner (uncredited)
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Freeman Lusk | ... |
Major Smith - Kennel Operator (uncredited)
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| Alan Marston | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| William J. O'Brien | ... |
Andrew Lindsay (uncredited)
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| Steve Pendleton | ... |
Motor Cop (uncredited)
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Les Raymaster | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Jack Reynolds | ... |
Cab Driver (uncredited)
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| Olan Soule | ... |
Dog House Salesman (uncredited)
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| Ted Stanhope | ... |
Headwaiter (uncredited)
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Clarence Straight | ... |
Vic - a Cop (uncredited)
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| Charles Sullivan | ... |
Jail Inmate (uncredited)
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Sara Taft | ... |
Mrs. Bowers (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Lou Breslow | ||
Written by
| Lou Breslow | ... | (story) |
| Lou Breslow | ... | (screenplay) and |
| David Chandler | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Leonard Goldstein | ... | producer |
Music by
| Hans J. Salter | ||
Cinematography by
| Maury Gertsman | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Frank Gross | ||
Art Direction by
| Alexander Golitzen | ||
| Bernard Herzbrun | ||
Set Decoration by
| Russell A. Gausman | ||
| Ruby R. Levitt | ||
Costume Design by
| Bill Thomas | ... | (gowns) |
Makeup Department
| Joan St. Oegger | ... | hair stylist |
| Bud Westmore | ... | makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| John Sherwood | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Leslie I. Carey | ... | sound |
| Richard DeWeese | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
| David S. Horsley | ... | special photography |
Additional Crew
| Frank Barnes | ... | dog trainer: Flame (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1951) (United States) (theatrical) (as Universal-International)
- Empire Universal Films (1951) (Canada) (theatrical)
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1951) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Proprietary (1951) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Proprietary (1951) (New Zealand) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2013) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr) (Universal Vault Series)
- NBC Universal Television Distribution (2018) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- The Criterion Channel (2022) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA)
- Western Electric (recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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. Written by Kathy Li |
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| Taglines | A PICTURE FOR PEOPLE WHO THINK THEY'VE SEEN EVERYTHING! (original poster-all caps) See more » |
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Did You Know?
| 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." See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Meatcleaver Massacre (1976). See more » |
| 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. See more » |