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NR 1935 · 70 min · ★ 5.8 · Comedy
Two rich and wealthy millionaires who have a lot of money bet that reporter Wally Jones can't spend $720,000 in twelve hours.
Directed by Aubrey Scotto · Written by Everett Freeman
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Roger Pryor Wally Jones -
Leila Hyams Dorothy Summers -
Edward Brophy Benny Dolan -
Sterling Holloway Pete -
Edgar Kennedy Police Officer McCarthy -
Purnell Pratt Charlie, the Editor -
Herman Bing Vanderbrocken -
Arthur Hoyt Jewel clerk -
William Austin Salesman -
Franklin Pangborn Reville -
George 'Gabby' Hayes New Deal Watson -
Morgan Wallace Big Jim Bradley
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