Double or Nothing
Synopsis
In this Broadway Brevities short, a stunt double is hit on the head and imagines himself in a series of movie scenes with doubles for various stars.
Top Cast
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Lee Dixon
Bill
Ed Smalle
Himself - Cantina Chorus Leader
John Elliott
Cantina Baritone
Betty Dietrich
Greta Garbo Impersonator (uncredited)
Buddy Doyle
Eddie Cantor Impersonator (uncredited)
Tom Herbert
Hugh Herbert Impersonator / The King / Mr. Christian
Al Rinker
Bing Crosby Impersonator (uncredited)
Gloria Warren
Deanna Durbin Impersonator (uncredited)
Virginia Rendell
Mae West Impersonator (uncredited)
Ezelle Poule
ZaSu Pitts Impersonator (uncredited)
Charles Dow Clark
Joe E. Brown Impersonator (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 20, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Mack
- Screenplay & Story
- Cyrus Wood, Eddie Forman, Sammy Cahn
- Original Score
- Saul Chaplin
- Original Title
- Double or Nothing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Mack
Cyrus Wood, Eddie Forman, Sammy Cahn
Saul Chaplin
Ray Foster
Bert Frank
Department Leadership Roster
Cyrus Wood
Writer
Roy Mack
Director
Bert Frank
Editor
Eddie Forman
Writer
Ray Foster
Director of Photography
Saul Chaplin
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Double or Nothing
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What is Double or Nothing about?
In this Broadway Brevities short, a stunt double is hit on the head and imagines himself in a series of movie scenes with doubles for various stars.
Who directed Double or Nothing?
Double or Nothing was directed by Roy Mack.
Who stars in Double or Nothing?
The principal cast of Double or Nothing includes Lee Dixon, Ed Smalle, John Elliott, Betty Dietrich, Buddy Doyle.
When was Double or Nothing released and how long is it?
Double or Nothing was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Double or Nothing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Double or Nothing was composed by Saul Chaplin.