So You Want to Be a Gambler
Synopsis
In this comedic short, Joe McDoakes experiences the pitfalls of gambling.
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Top Cast
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George O'Hanlon
Joe McDoakes
Art Gilmore
Narrator (voice)
Douglas Fowley
Honest John (uncredited)
Creighton Hale
Blackjack Player (uncredited)
Lila Leeds
Blonde at Dice Table (uncredited)
Paul Panzer
Poker Player (uncredited)
Leo White
Drug Store Manager (uncredited)
Clifton Young
Homer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard L. Bare
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard L. Bare, David Swift
- Original Score
- William Lava
- Original Title
- So You Want to Be a Gambler
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Richard L. Bare Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard L. Bare
Richard L. Bare, David Swift
William Lava
Wesley Anderson
Everett Sutherland
Gordon Hollingshead
Department Leadership Roster
Richard L. Bare
Director
Richard L. Bare
Writer
Gordon Hollingshead
Producer
Wesley Anderson
Director of Photography
Everett Sutherland
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About So You Want to Be a Gambler
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What is So You Want to Be a Gambler about?
In this comedic short, Joe McDoakes experiences the pitfalls of gambling.
Who directed So You Want to Be a Gambler?
So You Want to Be a Gambler was directed by Richard L. Bare.
Who stars in So You Want to Be a Gambler?
The principal cast of So You Want to Be a Gambler includes George O'Hanlon, Art Gilmore, Douglas Fowley, Creighton Hale, Lila Leeds.
When was So You Want to Be a Gambler released and how long is it?
So You Want to Be a Gambler was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for So You Want to Be a Gambler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for So You Want to Be a Gambler was composed by William Lava.