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Frank McHugh | ... |
Erwin Trowbridge
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| Joan Blondell | ... |
Mabel
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Guy Kibbee | ... |
Carver
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Carol Hughes | ... |
Audrey Trowbridge
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| Allen Jenkins | ... |
Charlie
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Sam Levene | ... |
Patsy
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Teddy Hart | ... |
Frankie
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Edgar Kennedy | ... |
Harry
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Paul Harvey | ... |
Clarence Dobbins
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| Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson | ... |
Moses
(as Eddie Anderson)
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Virginia Sale | ... |
Chambermaid
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| Harry Davenport | ... |
Williams
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Ottola Nesmith | ... |
Head Nurse
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Eily Malyon | ... |
Miss Burns
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Erwin Trowbridge is a meek salesman blessed with the ability to predict winners in horse races. Even though he only dopes them out on paper and never actually bets, his wife is suspicious of his interest in horses and he's continuously bullied and browbeaten by his overbearing brother-in-law. Seeking solace in a few drinks in a local saloon, a trio of degenerate Runyonesque gamblers discover his talent and keep him a virtual prisoner in a room above the bar where they pressure him to continue to feed them his picks. Written by duke1029@aol.com
The film definitely has some dated elements...even some humor that in the 30's probably would have been great but today one shrudders at their use.
Nevertheless, the film is great -- Frank McHugh plays a rare principle (which is a travesty since he is extremely funny and steals practically every scene he is in). Allen Jenkins also appears, playing another great hood (but loveable) character that he is so good at.
Watch McHugh's mastery of slight mannerisms that make his shy character come to life.