You Can't Have Everything Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for You Can't Have Everything.
You Can't Have Everything Ending Explained: Starving playwright Judith Wells meets playboy writer of musicals, George Macrae, over a plate of stolen spaghetti. Directed by Norman Taurog, this 1937 comedy film stars Alice Faye (Judith Poe Wells), alongside Al Ritz as Al Ritz, Harry Ritz as Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz as Jimmy Ritz. With a 6.5/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of You Can't Have Everything?
Starving playwright Judith Wells meets playboy writer of musicals, George Macrae, over a plate of stolen spaghetti. He persuades producer Sam Gordon to buy her ridiculous play "North Winds" just to improve his romantic chances, and even persuades her to sing in the sort of show she pretends to despise. But just when their romance is going well, Gordon's former flame Lulu reveals the ace up her sleeve...
Norman Taurog's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Alice Faye (Judith Poe Wells)'s journey. He persuades producer Sam Gordon to buy her ridiculous play "North Winds" just to improve his romantic chances, and even persuades her to sing in the sort of show she pretends to despise.
How Does Alice Faye (Judith Poe Wells)'s Story End?
- Alice Faye: Alice Faye's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Al Ritz (Al Ritz): Al Ritz's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Harry Ritz (Harry Ritz): Harry Ritz's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of You Can't Have Everything Mean?
You Can't Have Everything's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Alice Faye may feel rushed. Norman Taurog's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.