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Thanks for Everything

  • 19381938
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 10m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
54
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Thanks for Everything (1938)
  • Comedy
Promoters set up a radio contest to find the average American and use him to sell food, apparel and notions. All goes well until he falls in love with a girl who upsets things.Promoters set up a radio contest to find the average American and use him to sell food, apparel and notions. All goes well until he falls in love with a girl who upsets things.Promoters set up a radio contest to find the average American and use him to sell food, apparel and notions. All goes well until he falls in love with a girl who upsets things.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
54
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • William A. Seiter
  • Writers
    • Gilbert Wright(story "Mr. Average Man" by)
    • Curtis Kenyon(screenplay)
    • Harry Tugend(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Adolphe Menjou
    • Jack Oakie
    • Jack Haley
Top credits
  • Director
    • William A. Seiter
  • Writers
    • Gilbert Wright(story "Mr. Average Man" by)
    • Curtis Kenyon(screenplay)
    • Harry Tugend(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Adolphe Menjou
    • Jack Oakie
    • Jack Haley
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    • 4User reviews
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    Binnie Barnes, Jan Duggan, Jack Haley, Paul Hurst, Adolphe Menjou, Jack Oakie, and Arleen Whelan in Thanks for Everything (1938)
    Jack Haley and Arleen Whelan in Thanks for Everything (1938)
    Adolphe Menjou, Jack Oakie, and Arleen Whelan in Thanks for Everything (1938)
    Binnie Barnes and Jack Oakie in Thanks for Everything (1938)
    Adolphe Menjou, Jack Oakie, and Arleen Whelan in Thanks for Everything (1938)
    Adolphe Menjou, Jack Oakie, and Arleen Whelan in Thanks for Everything (1938)
    Jack Haley and Arleen Whelan in Thanks for Everything (1938)
    Carol Adams, Tony Martin, and Arleen Whelan in Thanks for Everything (1938)
    Binnie Barnes, Jack Haley, Adolphe Menjou, Jack Oakie, and Arleen Whelan in Thanks for Everything (1938)
    Binnie Barnes, Jack Haley, Adolphe Menjou, Jack Oakie, and Arleen Whelan in Thanks for Everything (1938)
    Binnie Barnes, Jack Haley, Tony Martin, Jack Oakie, and Arleen Whelan in Thanks for Everything (1938)

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    Adolphe Menjou
    Adolphe Menjou
    • J. B. Harcourtas J. B. Harcourt
    Jack Oakie
    Jack Oakie
    • Batesas Bates
    Jack Haley
    Jack Haley
    • Henry Smithas Henry Smith
    Arleen Whelan
    Arleen Whelan
    • Madge Rainesas Madge Raines
    Tony Martin
    Tony Martin
    • Tommy Davisas Tommy Davis
    Binnie Barnes
    Binnie Barnes
    • Kay Swiftas Kay Swift
    George Barbier
    George Barbier
    • Joe Rainesas Joe Raines
    Warren Hymer
    Warren Hymer
    • Marine Sergeantas Marine Sergeant
    Gregory Gaye
    Gregory Gaye
    • Ambassadoras Ambassador
    Andrew Tombes
    Andrew Tombes
    • Mayoras Mayor
    Renie Riano
    Renie Riano
    • Mrs. Sweeneyas Mrs. Sweeney
    Jan Duggan
    Jan Duggan
    • Miss Twitchellas Miss Twitchell
    Charles Lane
    Charles Lane
    • Dr. Olsonas Dr. Olson
    Charles Trowbridge
    Charles Trowbridge
    • Draft Doctoras Draft Doctor
    Frank Sully
    Frank Sully
    • Lem Sliningeras Lem Slininger
    Gary Breckner
    • Announceras Announcer
    Paul Hurst
    Paul Hurst
    • Guardas Guard
    James Flavin
    James Flavin
    • Policemanas Policeman
    • Director
      • William A. Seiter
    • Writers
      • Gilbert Wright(story "Mr. Average Man" by)
      • Curtis Kenyon(screenplay)
      • Harry Tugend(screenplay)
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    • Quotes

      Mrs. Sweeney: I'm a widow, you know.

      J. B. Harcourt: Is that so? Your husband is a very lucky man.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Thanks for Everything
      Lyrics by Mack Gordon
      Music by Harry Revel
      Sung by Detlev Lais

    User reviews4

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    Promoters organized a radio contest to find the average American and use him to sell food, clothing, and concepts. Everything goes well until he falls in love with a girl who upsets things.
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    • Oct 17, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 23, 1938 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vendiendo el porvenir
    • Filming locations
      • 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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