You Can't Cheat an Honest Man (1939)

Under the moth-eaten big top of Whipsnade's Circus Giganticus, the ever-charismatic Larson E. Whipsnade struggles to keep his perpetually debt-ridden show afloat. His motley crew of performers, among them the irresistibly charming ventriloquist Edgar Bergen and his witty wooden sidekick Charlie McCarthy, add to his problems with their ceaseless antics. Meanwhile, amid the ivy-covered walls of an elite college, Whipsnade's offspring, the refined Vicky and her brother Phineas, navigate the world of academia. Vicky, caught in a whirlwind of affections, finds herself torn between the wealthy, albeit pompous, suitor Roger Bel-Goodie, and Bergen's unique charm. As she discovers her father's dire financial straits, the dilemma intensifies. Can she sacrifice love for stability, or will Bergen's charm win her over? Simultaneously, Whipsnade's Circus Giganticus takes center stage, ever teetering on the brink of collapse, racing against time, creditors, and the relentless sheriff on their heels. Will they dodge their pursuers and cross the state line to safety, or will the circus lights finally dim? This 1939 classic, "You Can't Cheat an Honest Man," weaves together tales of love, loyalty, and survival, all under the glorious, fading glow of the circus spotlight.

You Can't Cheat an Honest Man is a comedy movie featuring Ray Moyer.

You Can't Cheat an Honest Man is currently streaming on DIRECTV.