

Drama
Overview
A gambler and his buddy find a wise-guy jockey for their long-shot horse.
Top Cast


Alan Ladd
Alan Ladd
Salty O'Rourke
Alan Ladd
Salty O'Rourke


Gail Russell
Gail Russell
Barbara Brooks
Gail Russell
Barbara Brooks


William Demarest
William Demarest
Smitty
William Demarest
Smitty


Stanley Clements
Stanley Clements
Johnny Cates
Stanley Clements
Johnny Cates


Bruce Cabot
Bruce Cabot
Doc Baxter
Bruce Cabot
Doc Baxter


Spring Byington
Spring Byington
Mrs. Brooks
Spring Byington
Mrs. Brooks


Rex Williams
Rex Williams
Babe
Rex Williams
Babe


Darryl Hickman
Darryl Hickman
Sneezer
Darryl Hickman
Sneezer


Marjorie Woodworth
Marjorie Woodworth
Lola
Marjorie Woodworth
Lola


Don Zelaya
Don Zelaya
Hotel Proprietor
Don Zelaya
Hotel Proprietor
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