The Luckiest Guy in the World (1947)
Overview
In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a man destroys his life through gambling debts and stealing company funds.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.09 |
Directed By
Joseph M. Newman
Crew
Joseph M. Newman
Doane R. Hoag
Chester W. Schaeffer
Emile C. Tepperman
Charles Salerno Jr.
Harry McAfee
Max Terr
TOP CAST
Barry Nelson
Charles Vurn
Eloise Hardt
Martha Vurn
George Travell
John the Hired Driver
Milton Kibbee
Mr. Ashland
Harry Cheshire
Mr. Mossley
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