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The Jackpot
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The Jackpot

1950-11-01 · 85 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy

Bill Lawrence wins a bevy of prizes from a radio program, but ends up having to sell them in order to pay the taxes incurred.

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Directors
Walter Lang
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

James StewartJames StewartBill Lawrence
Barbara HaleBarbara HaleAmy Lawrence
James GleasonJames GleasonHarry Summers
Fred ClarkFred ClarkAndrew Woodruff
Alan MowbrayAlan MowbrayLeslie
Patricia MedinaPatricia MedinaHilda Jones
Natalie WoodNatalie WoodPhyllis Lawrence
Tommy RettigTommy RettigTommy Lawrence
Robert GistRobert GistPete Spooner
Lyle TalbotLyle TalbotFred Burns
Marjorie HollidayTelephone Operator (uncredited)
Minerva UrecalMinerva UrecalWoman Trying On Hats (uncredited)
Harry HinesHarry HinesElevator Operator (uncredited)
Dorothy AdamsDorothy AdamsSaleslady (uncredited)
Andrew TombesAndrew TombesPritchett (uncredited)
John QualenJohn QualenMr. Ferguson (uncredited)
Milton ParsonsMilton ParsonsPiano Shopper (uncredited)
Claude StroudClaude StroudHerman Wertheim (uncredited)
Jerry HausnerJerry HausnerAl Stern (uncredited)
Walter BaldwinWalter BaldwinWatch Buyer (uncredited)

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