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The Winning Ticket

Synopsis

John Silver's ship has been repossessed; the Captain and the Kids have won $100,000 in a lottery. Silver dresses as an old lady and pretends to faint on the Captain's porch. He is taken inside and soon finds the winning ticket. Meanwhile, the kids spotted him outside and dress themselves as a young lady and come on to Silver, eventually handcuffing him to a batch of fireworks.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 1, 1938

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Burt Gillett
Screenplay & Story
Rudolph Dirks
Original Title
The Winning Ticket
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
9m
Production Studios
MGM Cartoon Studio, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Burt Gillett

Screenplay & Story

Rudolph Dirks

Department Leadership Roster

Burt Gillett

Burt Gillett

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Winning Ticket.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Winning Ticket

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Winning Ticket about?

John Silver's ship has been repossessed; the Captain and the Kids have won $100,000 in a lottery. Silver dresses as an old lady and pretends to faint on the Captain's porch. He is taken inside and soon finds the winning ticket. Meanwhile, the kids spotted him outside and dress themselves as a young lady and come on to Silver, eventually handcuffing him to a batch of fireworks.

Who directed The Winning Ticket?

The Winning Ticket was directed by Burt Gillett.

Who stars in The Winning Ticket?

The principal cast of The Winning Ticket includes Mel Blanc, Billy Bletcher.

When was The Winning Ticket released and how long is it?

The Winning Ticket was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 9m.