So You Want to Be a Gambler

So You Want to Be a Gambler

So You Want to Be a Gambler

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So You Want to Be a Gambler

1948

0h 11m

5.6(5 votes)

Comedy

Overview

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

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8 members

Acting

George O'Hanlon

Joe McDoakes

George O'Hanlon

Acting

Art Gilmore

Narrator (voice)

Art Gilmore

Acting

Douglas Fowley

Honest John (uncredited)

Douglas Fowley

Acting

Creighton Hale

Blackjack Player (uncredited)

Creighton Hale

Acting

Lila Leeds

Blonde at Dice Table (uncredited)

Lila Leeds

Acting

Paul Panzer

Poker Player (uncredited)

Paul Panzer

Acting

Leo White

Drug Store Manager (uncredited)

Leo White

Acting

Clifton Young

Homer (uncredited)

Clifton Young

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