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The Biscuit Eater
The Biscuit Eater

The Biscuit Eater

THERE is real DRAMA in this story of a BOY...and his DOG!

Genres

FamilyDrama

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Two little boys have faith in a dog they name Promise, so much faith that they enter him in the championship trials for bird dogs. The favorite is Georgia Boy bred and trained by the boys' fathers. And if Georgia Boy doesn't win, the fathers may both lose their jobs.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

81 mins

Rating

6.3/10

Release Date

24 May 1940

Country

United States of America

Cast

Billy Lee

Billy Lee

Lonnie McNeil

Cordell Hickman

Cordell Hickman

Text Lee

Richard Lane

Richard Lane

Harvey McNeil

Lester Matthews

Lester Matthews

Mr. Ames

Helene Millard

Helene Millard

Mrs. McNeil

Fred 'Snowflake' Toones

Fred 'Snowflake' Toones

Sermon

Tiverton Invader

Tiverton Invader

Promise - the Dog

Earl Johnson

Earl Johnson

Field Judge

William D. Russell

William D. Russell

Field Judge (uncredited)

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