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The Luckiest Guy in the World

  • 1947
  • Approved
  • 21m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
381
YOUR RATING
The Luckiest Guy in the World (1947)
CrimeDramaShort

A man destroys his life through gambling debts and stealing company funds.A man destroys his life through gambling debts and stealing company funds.A man destroys his life through gambling debts and stealing company funds.

  • Director
    • Joseph M. Newman
  • Writers
    • Doane R. Hoag
    • Emile C. Tepperman
  • Stars
    • Barry Nelson
    • Eloise Hardt
    • George Travell
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    381
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Joseph M. Newman
    • Writers
      • Doane R. Hoag
      • Emile C. Tepperman
    • Stars
      • Barry Nelson
      • Eloise Hardt
      • George Travell
    • 11User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast11

    Barry Nelson
    Barry Nelson
    • Charles Vurn
    Eloise Hardt
    • Martha Vurn
    George Travell
    • John Greg
    Milton Kibbee
    Milton Kibbee
    • Mr. Ashlon
    Harry Cheshire
    Harry Cheshire
    • Mr. Mossley
    Tony Hughes
    • Police Inspector
    • (uncredited)
    Nolan Leary
    Nolan Leary
    • Newspaper Vendor
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Emmett O'Connor
    Robert Emmett O'Connor
    • Casey
    • (uncredited)
    Bob Perry
    Bob Perry
    • Match Borrower
    • (uncredited)
    Red Skelton
    Red Skelton
    • Comedian on Radio
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Robert B. Williams
    Robert B. Williams
    • Policeman Thompson
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Joseph M. Newman
    • Writers
      • Doane R. Hoag
      • Emile C. Tepperman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews11

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Released over a year after its predecessor, Purity Squad (1945), this was the final entry in the long and successful Crime Does Not Pay 2-reel series.
    • Goofs
      When Charles Vurn gets home for dinner, he finds the kitchen tap isn't working, and is told by Marsha Vurn that the landlord hasn't fixed it yet. They have dinner, then an accident occurs, and when Charles needs to wash his hands to clean up after the accident, the tap is running freely.
    • Connections
      Follows Buried Loot (1935)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 25, 1947 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Crime Does Not Pay #48: The Luckiest Guy in the World
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 21m
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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