The Luckiest Guy in the World
Synopsis
In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a man destroys his life through gambling debts and stealing company funds.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 25, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph M. Newman
- Screenplay & Story
- Doane R. Hoag
- Original Score
- Max Terr
- Original Title
- The Luckiest Guy in the World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph M. Newman
Doane R. Hoag, Emile C. Tepperman
Max Terr
Charles Salerno Jr.
Chester W. Schaeffer
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph M. Newman
Director
Doane R. Hoag
Screenplay
Charles Salerno Jr.
Director of Photography
Chester W. Schaeffer
Editor
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What is The Luckiest Guy in the World about?
In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a man destroys his life through gambling debts and stealing company funds.
Who directed The Luckiest Guy in the World?
The Luckiest Guy in the World was directed by Joseph M. Newman.
Who stars in The Luckiest Guy in the World?
The principal cast of The Luckiest Guy in the World includes Barry Nelson, Eloise Hardt, George Travell, Milton Kibbee, Harry Cheshire.
When was The Luckiest Guy in the World released and how long is it?
The Luckiest Guy in the World was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Luckiest Guy in the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Luckiest Guy in the World was composed by Max Terr.