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So You Want to Be a Gambler

So You Want to Be a Gambler

Genres

Comedy

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

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

11 mins

Rating

4.7/10

Release Date

14 February 1948

Country

United States of America

Cast

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)

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