The Day the Bookies Wept(1939)
A pigeon breeder is hired to train a racehorse that wins only when it drinks beer.
Movie: The Day the Bookies Wept
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Ernest Ambrose
Ina Firpo
Ramsey Firpo
Pinky Brophy
Col. March
Margie
Patsy
Harry, Rider with Margie
Major 'Brownie' Horner (uncredited)
Racetrack Bookie / Cashier (uncredited)
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A pigeon breeder is hired to train a racehorse that wins only when it drinks beer.
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1939-09-13
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