Movie: So You Want to Be a Gambler

Top 8 Billed Cast

George O'Hanlon
George O'Hanlon

Joe McDoakes

Art Gilmore
Art Gilmore

Narrator (voice)

Douglas Fowley
Douglas Fowley

Honest John (uncredited)

Creighton Hale
Creighton Hale

Blackjack Player (uncredited)

Lila Leeds
Lila Leeds

Blonde at Dice Table (uncredited)

Paul Panzer
Paul Panzer

Poker Player (uncredited)

Leo White
Leo White

Drug Store Manager (uncredited)

Clifton Young
Clifton Young

Homer (uncredited)

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  • Overview

    In this comedic short, Joe McDoakes experiences the pitfalls of gambling.

  • Release Date

    1948-02-14

  • Average

    4.7

  • Rating:

    2.4 starts
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  • Languages:

    English
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