Pot o' Gold
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Synopsis
Jimmy, the owner of a failed music shop, goes to work with his uncle, the owner of a food factory. Before he gets there, he befriends an Irish family who happens to be his uncle's worst enemy because of their love for music and in-house band who constantly practices. Soon, Jimmy finds himself trying to help the band by getting them gigs and trying to reconcile the family with his uncle.
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James Stewart
James Hamilton 'Jimmy' Haskell
Paulette Goddard
Molly McCorkle
Horace Heidt
Horace Heidt
Charles Winninger
Charles 'C.J.' Haskell
Mary Gordon
Mom McCorkle
Frank Melton
Jasper Backus
Jed Prouty
J.K. Louderman
Charles Arnt
Parks (butler)
James Flavin
Sheriff Bud Connolly
Dick Hogan
Willie McCorkle
James Burke
Lt. Grady
Donna Wood
Donna McCorkle
Larry Cotton
Larry Cotton, Vocalist
William H. O'Brien
Country Club Waiter (uncredited)
Chuck Hamilton
Policeman (uncredited)
Beverly Andre
Alice (uncredited)
Herbert Ashley
Doorman (uncredited)
Walter Bacon
Onlooker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 3, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$600K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter DeLeon
- Original Title
- Pot o' Gold
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $600K
- Production Studios
- James Roosevelt Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Marshall
Walter DeLeon
Hal Mohr
Lloyd Nosler
James Roosevelt
Department Leadership Roster
George Marshall
Director
Walter DeLeon
Screenplay
James Roosevelt
Producer
Hal Mohr
Director of Photography
Lloyd Nosler
Editor
Helen Taylor
Costume Design
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 Pot o' Gold
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pot o' Gold about?
Jimmy, the owner of a failed music shop, goes to work with his uncle, the owner of a food factory. Before he gets there, he befriends an Irish family who happens to be his uncle's worst enemy because of their love for music and in-house band who constantly practices. Soon, Jimmy finds himself trying to help the band by getting them gigs and trying to reconcile the family with his uncle.
Who directed Pot o' Gold?
Pot o' Gold was directed by George Marshall.
Who stars in Pot o' Gold?
The principal cast of Pot o' Gold includes James Stewart, Paulette Goddard, Horace Heidt, Charles Winninger, Mary Gordon.
When was Pot o' Gold released and how long is it?
Pot o' Gold was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pot o' Gold?
Pot o' Gold holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).