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The Jackpot (1950)

1950-11-01 · 1h 25m · EN
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He had a wife, two kids, a home of his own, a job with a future and then POOR JIMMY WON THE $24,000 RADIO JACKPOT!

Jimmy Stewart's Bill Lawrence wins a bevy or prizes from a radio program, but ends up having to sell them all in order to pay the taxes he's incurred.

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Walter LangDirector

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James StewartJames StewartWilliam J. 'Bill' LawrenceBarbara HaleBarbara HaleAmy LawrenceJames GleasonJames GleasonHarry SummersFred ClarkFred ClarkMr. Andrew J. WoodruffAlan MowbrayAlan MowbrayLesliePatricia MedinaPatricia MedinaHildegarde Jonet / Hilda JonesNatalie WoodNatalie WoodPhyllis LawrenceTommy RettigTommy RettigTommy LawrenceRobert GistRobert GistPete SpoonerLyle TalbotLyle TalbotFred BurnsMinerva UrecalMinerva UrecalWoman Trying On HatsDorothy AdamsDorothy AdamsSaleslady

Keywords

RadioTaxesQuiz showQuiz

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityRadio · Taxes · Quiz ShowDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference295086Actor preference197893 · 295154 · 290722

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Frequently asked questions about The Jackpot

What is The Jackpot about?

Jimmy Stewart's Bill Lawrence wins a bevy or prizes from a radio program, but ends up having to sell them all in order to pay the taxes he's incurred.

How long is The Jackpot?

The Jackpot has a runtime of 85 minutes.