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Sweepstakes Winner
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Sweepstakes Winner

1939-05-20 · 59 min · ★ 5.2

Comedy

A scatterbrained waitress invests her inheritance in a broken-down race horse and a sweepstakes ticket.

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Directors
William C. McGann
Production companies
First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Marie WilsonMarie WilsonJennie Jones
Johnnie DavisJohnnie DavisMark Downey
Allen JenkinsAllen JenkinsXerxes 'Tip' Bailey
Charley FoyCharley Foy'Jinx' Donovan
Jerry ColonnaJerry ColonnaNick, the Chef
Frankie BurkeChalky Williams
Vera LewisVera LewisMrs. McCarthy, the Landlady
Granville BatesGranville BatesPop Reynolds
Eddie KaneEddie KaneMr. Blake
Bert HanlonBert HanlonPoolroom Guard
George LloydGeorge LloydDutch
Sidney BraceySidney BraceyMr. Simpkins (as Sidney Bracy)
Charles IrwinEnglish Radio Announcer
Sam McDanielSam McDanielMose (uncredited)

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