Aug 27 - 28 2022
Never Give a Sucker an Even Break

Never Give a Sucker an Even Break

Presented by Cleveland Institute of Art and The Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque at The Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque

USA, 1941, Edward F. Cline

For his last starring role, W.C. Fields plays himself—a movie star pitching his latest script to a producer at Hollywood’s Esoteric Pictures. Coming to life as Fields tells it, the story is a surreal (but hilarious) piece of nonsense that takes place in a mythical country where the Marx Bros.’ favorite foil, Margaret Dumont, lives as “Mrs. Hemoglobin” in a nest atop a mountain. The movie is also Fields’ critique of the studio interference and censorship he long endured. DCP. 71 min.

Admission Info

Admission is $10; members, CIA & CSU I.D. holders, and those age 25 & under $7.
Advance tickets advised.

Important Covid requirement. All Cinematheque moviegoers must wear a mask for the duration of their visit. Learn more under the “Face Coverings” section at cia.edu/covid. As a reminder, filmgoers can park for free in Lot 73 and in the Institute’s annex lot and should enter CIA via nearby Entrance C. Click here for a map.

Dates & Times

2022/08/27 - 2022/08/28

Location Info

The Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque

11610 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106