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Double or Nothing
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Double or Nothing

1937-09-17 · 91 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy · Romance

A philanthropist's will dictates that four people receive $5,000 apiece, with the stipulation that the first one who can double the amount -- without dishonesty-- will win a cool million. Hindering the four are the avaricious relatives of the late millionaire.

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Directors
Theodore Reed
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bing CrosbyBing Crosby'Lefty' Boylan
Martha RayeMartha RayeLiza Lou Lane
Andy DevineAndy DevineHalf Pint
Mary CarlisleMary CarlisleVicki Clark
William FrawleyWilliam FrawleyJohn Pederson
Samuel S. HindsSamuel S. HindsJonathan Clark
Fay HoldenFay HoldenMartha Sewell Clark
William HenryWilliam HenryEgbert Clark
Bert HanlonBert HanlonNick Praxitales
Gilbert EmeryGilbert EmeryMr. Mitchell
Walter KingsfordWalter KingsfordMr. Dobson
Benny BakerBenny BakerSailor
John GallaudetJohn GallaudetJohnny Rutherford
Harry BarrisHarry BarrisSing Orchestra Leader
Alphonse BergéSpecialty
Frances FayeFrances FayeLiza's Sister
Arthur HousmanArthur HousmanDrunk
Bess FlowersBess FlowersNightclub Patron (uncredited)
Olaf HyttenOlaf HyttenEustace the Butler (uncredited)
Victor Sen YungVictor Sen YungMinor Role (uncredited)

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