Never a Dull Moment (1968)
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(1,050 ratings)
Jack Albany (Dick Van Dyke) is an actor in a television series who is mistaken for a real-life murderer Ace Williams (Jack Elam). Comedy ensues when gangster Leo Smooth (Edward G. Robinson) goes after Jack. Robinson reprises the role of the gangster tough guy he made famous in the 1930s. He leads a… More Jack Albany (Dick Van Dyke) is an actor in a television series who is mistaken for a real-life murderer Ace Williams (Jack Elam). Comedy ensues when gangster Leo Smooth (Edward G. Robinson) goes after Jack. Robinson reprises the role of the gangster tough guy he made famous in the 1930s. He leads a comical crew of criminals which include Ned Glass, Mickey Shaughnessy, Slim Pickens, Henry Silva and Tony Bill. Sally (Dorothy Provine) is the love interest who comes to the aid of the unhappy Jack. Jerry Paris, who starred as Van Dyke's neighbor in his highly successful television show of the 1960s, directs this Walt Disney-produced comedy. Disney had given the nod to the script and the production blueprints shortly before his death in 1966. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- G, 1 hr. 30 min.
- Directed By
- Jerry Paris
- Genres
- Drama, Television, Kids & Family, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Jun 26, 1968 Wide
- On DVD
- Jul 6, 2004
Critic Reviews
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
OK star comedy that feels like a TV show.
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Cast
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Dick Van Dykeas Jack Albany -
Edward G. Robinsonas Leo Joseph Smooth -
Dorothy Provineas Sally Inwood
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Henry Silvaas Frank -
Joanna Cook Mooreas Melanie Smooth -
Tony Billas Florian
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