
Double Dynamite
Comedy · Adventure · Music
Overview
An innocent bank teller, suspected of embezzlement, is aided by an eccentric, wisecracking waiter.
Top Cast


Jane Russell
Jane Russell
Mildred 'Mibs' Goodhue
Jane Russell
Mildred 'Mibs' Goodhue


Groucho Marx
Groucho Marx
Emile J. Keck
Groucho Marx
Emile J. Keck


Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra
Johnny Dalton
Frank Sinatra
Johnny Dalton


Don McGuire
Don McGuire
R.B. 'Bob' Pulsifer Jr.
Don McGuire
R.B. 'Bob' Pulsifer Jr.


Howard Freeman
Howard Freeman
R.B. Pulsifer Sr.
Howard Freeman
R.B. Pulsifer Sr.


Nestor Paiva
Nestor Paiva
'Hot Horse' Harris, the Bookie
Nestor Paiva
'Hot Horse' Harris, the Bookie


Frank Orth
Frank Orth
Mr. Kofer
Frank Orth
Mr. Kofer


Harry Hayden
Harry Hayden
J.L. McKissack
Harry Hayden
J.L. McKissack


William Edmunds
William Edmunds
Mr. Baganucci
William Edmunds
Mr. Baganucci


Russell Thorson
Russell Thorson
Internal Revenue Service Tailman
Russell Thorson
Internal Revenue Service Tailman
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