Love on a Bet
“THE ROARING STORY OF A YOUNG IDIOT ABOUT-TOWN WHO TOOK A HARE-BRAINED GAMBLE!”
Synopsis
An aspiring theater producer convinces his wealthy uncle to finance a play on the condition that he lives the play’s far-fetched plot: making a cross-country trip with no money.
Top Cast
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Gene Raymond
Michael MacCreigh
Wendy Barrie
Paula Gilbert
Helen Broderick
Aunt Charlotte
William Collier Sr.
Uncle Carlton MacCreigh
Spencer Charters
Plaza Ritz Hotel Owner
Walter Johnson
Stephen Dody
Jack Randall
Jackson Wallace
Eddie Gribbon
Donovan, Stupid Escaped Con
Morgan Wallace
Morton, Escaped Con
Irving Bacon
Farmer on Hay Wagon
Lynton Brent
Reporter
Ray Cooke
Reporter
Edith Craig
Miss Mannerly, Hutchinson's Secretary
Hal Craig
Motorcycle Policeman
William B. Davidson
A.W. Hutchinson
Lester Dorr
Reporter
Bud Geary
Man at Hutchinson's Meeting
Billy Gilbert
New York Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leigh Jason
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip G. Epstein, P.J. Wolfson
- Original Title
- Love on a Bet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leigh Jason
Philip G. Epstein, P.J. Wolfson, Kenneth Earl
Robert De Grasse
Desmond Marquette
B.B. Kahane
Department Leadership Roster
Robert De Grasse
Director of Photography
Leigh Jason
Director
Philip G. Epstein
Screenplay
P.J. Wolfson
Screenplay
B.B. Kahane
Producer
Desmond Marquette
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love on a Bet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Love on a Bet about?
An aspiring theater producer convinces his wealthy uncle to finance a play on the condition that he lives the play’s far-fetched plot: making a cross-country trip with no money.
Who directed Love on a Bet?
Love on a Bet was directed by Leigh Jason.
Who stars in Love on a Bet?
The principal cast of Love on a Bet includes Gene Raymond, Wendy Barrie, Helen Broderick, William Collier Sr., Spencer Charters.
When was Love on a Bet released and how long is it?
Love on a Bet was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Love on a Bet?
Love on a Bet holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).