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Three Men on a Horse
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Three Men on a Horse

1936-11-21 · 86 min · ★ 6.4

Comedy

A meek salesman with an uncanny ability to pick horses is virtually kidnapped by a trio of gamblers.

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Directors
Mervyn LeRoy
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Frank McHughFrank McHughErwin Trowbridge
Joan BlondellJoan BlondellMabel
Guy KibbeeGuy KibbeeMr. J. G. Carver
Carol HughesCarol HughesAudrey Trowbridge
Allen JenkinsAllen JenkinsCharlie
Sam LeveneSam LevenePatsy
Teddy HartTeddy HartFrankie
Edgar KennedyEdgar KennedyHarry, the Bartender
Paul HarveyPaul HarveyClarence Dobbins
Eddie 'Rochester' AndersonEddie 'Rochester' AndersonMoses, the Elevator Operator
Virginia SaleVirginia SaleChambermaid
Henry DavenportWilliams
Ottola NesmithOttola NesmithHead Nurse
Eily MalyonEily MalyonMiss Burns

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