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Money from Home

1953-12-31 · 100 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy · Music

Herman owes a lot of gambling debts. To pay them off, he promises the mob he'll fix a horse, so that it does not run. He intends to trick his animal-loving cousin Virgil, an apprentice veterinarian, into helping him. Of course, he doesn't tell Virgil what he is really up to. Mistaken identities are assumed, while along the way, Virgil meets a female vet and Herman falls for the owner of the horse.

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Directors
George Marshall
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, Hal Wallis Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dean MartinDean MartinHerman Nelson
Jerry LewisJerry LewisVirgil Yokum
Marjie MillarMarjie MillarPhyllis Leigh
Pat CrowleyPat CrowleyAutumn Claypool
Richard HaydnRichard HaydnBertie Searles
Robert StraussRobert StraussSeldom Seen Kid
Gerald MohrGerald MohrMarshall Preston
Sheldon LeonardSheldon LeonardJumbo Schneider
Romo VincentRomo VincentPoojah
Jack KruschenJack KruschenShort Boy
Frank NelsonFrank NelsonRadio Exercise Instructor (voice) (uncredited)
Dick GordonHunt Club Ball Guest (uncredited)

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