Double or Nothing

Sep 17, 1937

1h 31m

★ 6.6

Everything We've Done Before We're Doing Double NOW and Twice as Good as Waikiki Wedding

Overview

A philanthropist's will dictates that four people receive $5,000 apiece, with the stipulation that the first one who can double the amount -- without dishonesty-- will win a cool million. Hindering the four are the avaricious relatives of the late millionaire.

Genres

Comedy

Romance

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

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Cast

'Lefty' Boylan

Bing Crosby

Liza Lou Lane

Martha Raye

Half Pint

Andy Devine

Vicki Clark

Mary Carlisle

John Pederson

William Frawley

Jonathan Clark

Samuel S. Hinds

Martha Sewell Clark

Fay Holden

Egbert Clark

William Henry

Nick Praxitales

Bert Hanlon

Mr. Mitchell

Gilbert Emery

Mr. Dobson

Walter Kingsford

Sailor

Benny Baker

After the success of the live 1957 Cinderella on CBS (with Julie Andrews), the network decided to produce another television version. The new script hewed closer to the traditional tale, although nearly all of the original songs were retained and performed in their original settings. Added to the Rodgers and Hammerstein score was "Loneliness of Evening", which had been composed for South Pacific but not used.

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