So You Want to Be a Gambler
Genres
Overview
In this comedic short, Joe McDoakes experiences the pitfalls of gambling.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
11 min
Release Date
1948-02-14
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
4.7
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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