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So You Want to Be a Gambler(1948)
Status: Released
Date: 1948-02-14
53%
4 Votes
Time: 0h 11m
Overview:
In this comedic short, Joe McDoakes experiences the pitfalls of gambling.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Richard L. Bare Productions
Movie: So You Want to Be a Gambler
Top 8 Billed Cast
George O'Hanlon
Joe McDoakes
Art Gilmore
Narrator (voice)
Douglas Fowley
Honest John (uncredited)
Creighton Hale
Blackjack Player (uncredited)
Lila Leeds
Blonde at Dice Table (uncredited)
Paul Panzer
Poker Player (uncredited)
Leo White
Drug Store Manager (uncredited)
Clifton Young
Homer (uncredited)
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