
The Return of October
Comedy
Overview
A wholesome girl believes her new racehorse, October, is the reincarnation of her favorite uncle, Willie.
Top Cast


Glenn Ford
Glenn Ford
Prof. Bentley 'Bass' Bassett Jr.
Glenn Ford
Prof. Bentley 'Bass' Bassett Jr.


Terry Moore
Terry Moore
Terry Ramsey
Terry Moore
Terry Ramsey


Albert Sharpe
Albert Sharpe
Vince the Tout
Albert Sharpe
Vince the Tout


James Gleason
James Gleason
Uncle Willie Ramsey
James Gleason
Uncle Willie Ramsey


May Whitty
May Whitty
Aunt Martha Grant
May Whitty
Aunt Martha Grant


Henry O'Neill
Henry O'Neill
President Hotchkiss
Henry O'Neill
President Hotchkiss


Frederic Tozere
Frederic Tozere
Mitchell
Frederic Tozere
Mitchell


Samuel S. Hinds
Samuel S. Hinds
Judge Northridge
Samuel S. Hinds
Judge Northridge


Nana Bryant
Nana Bryant
Cousin Therese
Nana Bryant
Cousin Therese


Lloyd Corrigan
Lloyd Corrigan
Attorney Dutton
Lloyd Corrigan
Attorney Dutton
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