Double or Nothing
Genres
Overview
Double or Nothing is a 1936 American short musical comedy film directed by Joseph Henabery. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 9th Academy Awards in 1936 for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel). Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Library of Congress. Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound Division in 2013.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
21 min
Release Date
1936-01-18
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
6
Phil Harris
Leah Ray
Harry Tyler
Vicky Joyce
Johnny Boyle
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