
So You Want to Be a Gambler
Comedy
Overview
In this comedic short, Joe McDoakes experiences the pitfalls of gambling.
Top Cast


George O'Hanlon
George O'Hanlon
Joe McDoakes
George O'Hanlon
Joe McDoakes


Art Gilmore
Art Gilmore
Narrator (voice)
Art Gilmore
Narrator (voice)


Douglas Fowley
Douglas Fowley
Honest John (uncredited)
Douglas Fowley
Honest John (uncredited)


Creighton Hale
Creighton Hale
Blackjack Player (uncredited)
Creighton Hale
Blackjack Player (uncredited)


Lila Leeds
Lila Leeds
Blonde at Dice Table (uncredited)
Lila Leeds
Blonde at Dice Table (uncredited)


Paul Panzer
Paul Panzer
Poker Player (uncredited)
Paul Panzer
Poker Player (uncredited)


Leo White
Leo White
Drug Store Manager (uncredited)
Leo White
Drug Store Manager (uncredited)


Clifton Young
Clifton Young
Homer (uncredited)
Clifton Young
Homer (uncredited)
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