So You Want to Be a Gambler(1948)
In this comedic short, Joe McDoakes experiences the pitfalls of gambling.
Movie: So You Want to Be a Gambler
Top 8 Billed Cast
Joe McDoakes
Narrator (voice)
Honest John (uncredited)
Blackjack Player (uncredited)
Blonde at Dice Table (uncredited)
Poker Player (uncredited)
Drug Store Manager (uncredited)
Homer (uncredited)
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