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She Couldn't Take It (1935)

The wealthy Van Dyke family are constantly in the media for outrageous behavior, much to the frustration of the patriarch, Dan Van Dyke. His self-centered wife has a fondness for foreign imports, including "pet projects" like dancers and such and his spoiled children Tony and Carol have constant run-ins with the law. When Dan himself ends up in the clink for five years for tax evasion, he becomes bunk-mates with ex-bootlegger Joe "Spots" Ricardi. Ricardi lectures him on being such a push-over for an out-of-control family, so a dying Dan makes Ricardi his estate trustee once he is released from prison. Ricardi is then thrust into high society and must do everything he once nagged Dan to do.

  • Comedy

Top billed cast

  • Photo of George RaftGeorge RaftJoe "Spot" Ricardi
  • Photo of Joan BennettJoan BennettCarol Van Dyke
  • Photo of Walter ConnollyWalter ConnollyDaniel Van Dyke
  • Photo of Billie BurkeBillie BurkeMrs. Daniel Van Dyke
  • Photo of Lloyd NolanLloyd NolanTex
  • Photo of Wallace FordWallace Ford"Fingers" Boston
  • Photo of James BlakeleyJames BlakeleyTony Van Dyke
  • Photo of Alan MowbrayAlan MowbrayAlan Bartlett
  • Photo of William TannenWilliam TannenCesar
  • Photo of Donald MeekDonald MeekUncle Wyndersham

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