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So You Want to Be a Gambler
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So You Want to Be a Gambler

1948 11 min ★ 5.6 (5) Released
Comedy

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

Original title
So You Want to Be a Gambler
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
Revenue
Keywords 1
gambling
Cast 8
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)

Crew 4
Richard L. Bare

Richard L. Bare

Director

William Lava

William Lava

Music

David Swift

David Swift

Original Story

Richard L. Bare

Richard L. Bare

Writer

Gallery 2
US Release Dates 1

Feb 14, 1948

Theatrical

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