The Day the Bookies Wept

1939

1h 4m

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Comedy

A pigeon breeder is hired to train a racehorse that wins only when it drinks beer.

Writers

Daniel Fuchs(story by)
Bert Granet(screenplay by)
George Jeske(screenplay by)
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Joe Penner
Ernest Ambrose
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Betty Grable
Ina Firpo
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Richard Lane
Ramsey Firpo
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Tom Kennedy
Pinky Brophy
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Thurston Hall
Col. March
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Vinton Hayworth
Harry, Rider with Margie
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Brooks Benedict
Major 'Brownie' Horner (uncredited)
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Stanley Blystone
Racetrack Bookie
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Eddie Borden
Skinny Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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Harry Bowen
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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Lynton Brent
Photographer (uncredited)
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Paul E. Burns
Racetrack Taxi Patron (uncredited)
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Lester Dorr
Horse Seller to Colonel March (uncredited)
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Eddie Dunn
Racetrack Detective (uncredited)
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Edward Earle
Race Judge (uncredited)
Jack Gargan
Cab Mechanic

Writers

Daniel Fuchs(story by)
Bert Granet(screenplay by)
George Jeske(screenplay by)

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Release date

September 13, 1939 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production company

RKO Radio Pictures

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