Early to Bet (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1951, Early to Bet is an animation film directed by Robert McKimson, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. The Gambling Bug causes gambling fever in anyone he bites. He bites a cat, who becomes eager to play gin-rummy with a bulldog for penalties. Even though he keeps losing and has to endure more and more painful penalties, the cat is compelled by the Gambling Bug's bite to continue playing.
Who’s in it. Early to Bet stars Mel Blanc as Cat / Dog / Customer / Luigi / Patrons at Bar and Stan Freberg as Gambling Bug.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Early to Bet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Early to Bet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Early to Bet tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Early to Bet (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Early to Bet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Early to Bet worth watching?
- Early to Bet holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Early to Bet?
- Early to Bet stars Mel Blanc and Stan Freberg.
- When was Early to Bet released?
- Early to Bet was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.