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So You Want to Be a Gambler

So You Want to Be a Gambler

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Comedy
📜 Overview: In this comedic short, Joe McDoakes experiences the pitfalls of gambling.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1948-02-14
⌚ Running Time: 11 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 4.7

Beloved Cast

George O'Hanlon original image
Joe McDoakes
George O'Hanlon
Art Gilmore original image
Narrator (voice)
Art Gilmore
Douglas Fowley original image
Honest John (uncredited)
Douglas Fowley
Creighton Hale original image
Blackjack Player (uncredited)
Creighton Hale
Lila Leeds original image
Blonde at Dice Table (uncredited)
Lila Leeds
Paul Panzer original image
Poker Player (uncredited)
Paul Panzer
Leo White original image
Drug Store Manager (uncredited)
Leo White
Clifton Young original image
Homer (uncredited)
Clifton Young

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