So You Want to Be a Gambler

Feb 14, 1948

0h 11m

★ 4.7

Overview

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

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Richard L. Bare Productions

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Cast

Joe McDoakes

George O'Hanlon

Narrator (voice)

Art Gilmore

Honest John (uncredited)

Douglas Fowley

Blackjack Player (uncredited)

Creighton Hale

Blonde at Dice Table (uncredited)

Lila Leeds

Poker Player (uncredited)

Paul Panzer

Drug Store Manager (uncredited)

Leo White

Homer (uncredited)

Clifton Young

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