Thanks for Everything

The freshest, funniest comedy idea that 20th Century-Fox ever pulled out of its surprise bag.

5.0/1019381h 10mReleased

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.

Released: Dec 23, 1938

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Adolphe Menjou

J. B. Harcourt

Jack Oakie

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Jack Haley

Henry Smith

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