The Day the Bookies Wept
Synopsis
A pigeon breeder is hired to train a racehorse that wins only when it drinks beer.
Top Cast
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Joe Penner
Ernest Ambrose
Betty Grable
Ina Firpo
Richard Lane
Ramsey Firpo
Tom Kennedy
Pinky Brophy
Thurston Hall
Col. March
Bernadene Hayes
Margie
Carol Hughes
Patsy
Vinton Hayworth
Harry, Rider with Margie
Brooks Benedict
Major 'Brownie' Horner (uncredited)
Stanley Blystone
Racetrack Bookie / Cashier (uncredited)
Eddie Borden
Skinny Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Harry Bowen
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Lynton Brent
Photographer (uncredited)
Paul E. Burns
Racetrack Taxi Patron (uncredited)
Lester Dorr
Horse Seller to Colonel March (uncredited)
Eddie Dunn
Racetrack Detective (uncredited)
Edward Earle
Race Judge (uncredited)
Jack Gargan
Cab Mechanic / Dispatcher (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 13, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Goodwins
- Screenplay & Story
- Bert Granet, George Jeske
- Original Title
- The Day the Bookies Wept
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Goodwins
Bert Granet, George Jeske, Daniel Fuchs
Jack MacKenzie
Desmond Marquette
Robert Sisk
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Goodwins
Director
Desmond Marquette
Editor
Bert Granet
Screenplay
Robert Sisk
Producer
Renié
Costume Design
George Jeske
Screenplay
Jack MacKenzie
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Day the Bookies Wept
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What is The Day the Bookies Wept about?
A pigeon breeder is hired to train a racehorse that wins only when it drinks beer.
Who directed The Day the Bookies Wept?
The Day the Bookies Wept was directed by Leslie Goodwins.
Who stars in The Day the Bookies Wept?
The principal cast of The Day the Bookies Wept includes Joe Penner, Betty Grable, Richard Lane, Tom Kennedy, Thurston Hall.
When was The Day the Bookies Wept released and how long is it?
The Day the Bookies Wept was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.