Everybody’s Doing It (1938): Cast
Everybody’s Doing It is a 1938 romantic comedy directed by Christy Cabanne, starring James Flavin as Detective Hayes, Jack Carson and Cecil Kellaway. It runs 1 hour 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 7m (67 min)
- Director
- Christy Cabanne
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Everybody’s Doing It About?
The premise of Everybody’s Doing It without spoilers.
A comedic look at the frenzy surrounding the latest national craze—picture puzzles. As the public becomes obsessed with solving the contests printed in newspapers, a gang of mobsters moves in, trying to manipulate and outright win the solutions for profit, leading to a series of slapstick mishaps and sharp‑witted humor.
Everybody’s Doing It Themes & Keywords
· 48 tags- slapstick comedy
- late to work
- tap dancing
- marketing campaign
- punched in the face
- puzzle
- newspaper
- craze
- gangster
- contest
- male female relationship
- cigarette smoking
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- united states of america
- trainer
- song
- reporter
- newspaper reporter
- newspaper headline
- new york city
- low budget film
- hostage
- henchman
- held at gunpoint
- health spa
- gang
- gang member
- fad
- dance
- dancer
- bartender
- b movie
- 1930s
- singer
- romantic rivalry
- restaurant
- police
- nightclub
- kidnapping
- health resort
- father son relationship
- engagement
- fired from a job
- drunkenness
- brother sister relationship
- breakfast cereal
- artist
- alcoholic
- advertising
Everybody’s Doing It Cast & Characters
James Flavin leads the cast as Detective Hayes, with Jack Carson as Detective Lieutenant and Cecil Kellaway as Mr. Beyers. Directed by Christy Cabanne; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Christy Cabanne
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James Flavin as Detective Hayes -
Jack Carson as Detective Lieutenant -
Cecil Kellaway as Mr. Beyers - Larry Steers as Man at Bar
Also Starring in Everybody’s Doing It
· 21 more- Fred Kelsey Police Sergeant
- Brick Sullivan Policeman
- Guinn "Big Boy" Williams 'Softy' Blane
- Richard Lane Steve Devers
- John Kelly Steve's Henchman
- Herbert Evans Grady
- Jack Gargan Nightclub Table Extra
- Willie Best Jasper - Elevator Operator
- Bobby Barber Short Slap Happy Henchman
- Ronald R. Rondell Steve's Slap Happy Henchman
- Preston Foster Bruce Keene
- Frank M. Thomas Charlie
- Jack Norton Harry The Drunk
- Monte Vandergrift Detective Martin
- Fuzzy Knight Softy's Henchman
- Arthur Lake Waldo
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- Sally Eilers Penny Wilton
- Leona Roberts Woman at Bar
- William Brisbane Willy Beyers
- Solly Ward Gus
- Lorraine Krueger Bubbles Blane
More from Christy Cabanne
More films directed by Christy Cabanne: Scared to Death, Sensation Hunters, The Man Who Walked Alone and The Mummy’s Hand.
Everybody’s Doing It Also Known As
Also known as “Até Parece Doença”.
- Also known as
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- Até Parece Doença
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Everybody’s Doing It FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Everybody’s Doing It, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Everybody’s Doing It?
Everybody’s Doing It runs 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).
When was Everybody’s Doing It released?
Everybody’s Doing It was released on January 14, 1938.
Who directed Everybody’s Doing It?
Everybody’s Doing It was directed by Christy Cabanne.
More films by Christy Cabanne Who is in the cast of Everybody’s Doing It?
Everybody’s Doing It stars James Flavin as Detective Hayes, Jack Carson as Detective Lieutenant and Cecil Kellaway as Mr. Beyers, among 25 credited actors.
Does Everybody’s Doing It have a post-credit scene?
No. Everybody’s Doing It has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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