So You Want to Be a Gambler

Nan
0h 11m
1948
4.7 /10 (3)

Overview

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

Country : United States of America
Genre : Comedy
Languages : English
Released Date: 1948-02-14

Top 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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