A meek salesman with an uncanny ability to pick horses is virtually kidnapped by a trio of gamblers.A meek salesman with an uncanny ability to pick horses is virtually kidnapped by a trio of gamblers.A meek salesman with an uncanny ability to pick horses is virtually kidnapped by a trio of gamblers.
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
- Moses
- (as Eddie Anderson)
Ottola Nesmith
- Head Nurse
- (as Tola Nesmith)
Dick Barton
- Gus - a Bookie
- (uncredited)
Curtis Benton
- Racetrack Announcer
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
Ted Bliss
- Radio Announcer
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
Mickey Daniels
- Delivery Boy
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Mervyn LeRoy(uncredited)
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe original play opened on Broadway in New York City at the Playhouse Theater on 30 January 1935 and closed on 9 January 1937 after 835 performances. Teddy Hart and Sam Levene originated their movie roles in the play, and the cast also included Shirley Booth as Mabel, and Millard Mitchell as Charlie. The popular play had Broadway revivals in 1942, 1970 and 1993.
- GoofsAfter Erwin's verses were recovered from the torn up and crumpled scraps of paper, the sheets they were written on appeared undamaged.
- Quotes
Harry, the Bartender: And to think last week you guys were ordering champagne.
Frankie: Don't worry! We'll be in the big dough again. A couple of winners and we'll be on Easy Street.
Harry, the Bartender: Yeah? Sweepin' it.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Have You Got Any Castles? (1938)
Featured review
Better than average
This movie at least has a plot and is funny. The only question not answered was why the hero was in the hotel drunk. This would be a great movie to remake for those who love comedy. The only problem with it is the set and that it was made in 1936 before we quit being entertained by the plot instead of special effects. Throw a few special effects in and the movie would be a real winner. For those who like old movies, this is a winner.
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- jamesrl48
- Aug 30, 2002
Details
- Runtime1 hour 26 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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