The Day the Bookies Wept
7.5
2 votes
1939
1h 4m
Comedy
Overview
A pigeon breeder is hired to train a racehorse that wins only when it drinks beer.
Directed by Leslie Goodwins
Top cast
Joe Penner
Ernest Ambrose
Betty Grable
Ina Firpo
Richard Lane
Ramsey Firpo
Tom Kennedy
Pinky Brophy
Thurston Hall
Col. March
Bernadene Hayes
Margie
Carol Hughes
Patsy
Vinton Hayworth
Harry, Rider with Margie
Brooks Benedict
Major 'Brownie' Horner (uncredited)
Stanley Blystone
Racetrack Bookie / Cashier (uncredited)
Eddie Borden
Skinny Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Harry Bowen
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Lynton Brent
Photographer (uncredited)
Paul E. Burns
Racetrack Taxi Patron (uncredited)
Lester Dorr
Horse Seller to Colonel March (uncredited)
Eddie Dunn
Racetrack Detective (uncredited)
Edward Earle
Race Judge (uncredited)
Jack Gargan
Cab Mechanic / Dispatcher (uncredited)
Harry Harvey
Beer Delivery Man (uncredited)A
Al Herman
Racetrack Tout (uncredited)Details
Status
Released
Release date
September 13, 1939
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
English
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