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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- H. Bruce Humberstone
- Screenplay & Story
- Lynn Root, Robert Chapin, Karen DeWolf, Frank Fenton
- Original Title
- Checkers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H. Bruce Humberstone
Lynn Root, Robert Chapin, Karen DeWolf, Frank Fenton
Department Leadership Roster
Lynn Root
Screenplay
Robert Chapin
Screenplay
Karen DeWolf
Screenplay
Frank Fenton
Screenplay
H. Bruce Humberstone
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Checkers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Checkers about?
A clever veterinarian repairs a horse's leg so the animal can run in a big race and save a man's farm.
Who directed Checkers?
Checkers was directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.
Who stars in Checkers?
The principal cast of Checkers includes Jane Withers, Stuart Erwin, Una Merkel, Marvin Stephens, Andrew Tombes.
When was Checkers released and how long is it?
Checkers was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.