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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
This movie at least has a plot and is funny. The only question not answered was why the hero was in the hotel drunk. This would be a great movie to remake for those who love comedy. The only problem with it is the set and that it was made in 1936 before we quit being entertained by the plot instead of special effects. Throw a few special effects in and the movie would be a real winner. For those who like old movies, this is a winner.