Double or Nothing (1940)
In this Broadway Brevities short, a stunt double is hit on the head and imagines himself in a series of movie scenes with doubles for various stars.
Director: Roy Mack
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: April 20, 1940
Cast
- Lee Dixon - Bill
- Ed Smalle - Himself - Cantina Chorus Leader
- John Elliott - Cantina Baritone
- Betty Dietrich - Greta Garbo Impersonator (uncredited)
- Buddy Doyle - Eddie Cantor Impersonator (uncredited)
- Tom Herbert - Hugh Herbert Impersonator / The King / Mr. Christian
- Al Rinker - Bing Crosby Impersonator (uncredited)
- Gloria Warren - Deanna Durbin Impersonator (uncredited)
- Virginia Rendell - Mae West Impersonator (uncredited)
- Ezelle Poule - ZaSu Pitts Impersonator (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Cyrus Wood
- Eddie Forman
- Sammy Cahn (Lyricist)
Music: Saul Chaplin
Cinematography: Ray Foster
Editing: Bert Frank
Production: The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical, dentist, stunt double, anesthesia, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Double or Nothing about?
- In this Broadway Brevities short, a stunt double is hit on the head and imagines himself in a series of movie scenes with doubles for various stars.
- Who directed Double or Nothing?
- Double or Nothing was directed by Roy Mack.
- Who stars in Double or Nothing?
- Double or Nothing stars Lee Dixon, Ed Smalle, John Elliott, Betty Dietrich, Buddy Doyle, Tom Herbert.
- How long is Double or Nothing?
- Double or Nothing has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is Double or Nothing?
- Double or Nothing is a Comedy, Music film.
- Where was Double or Nothing produced?
- Double or Nothing was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Double or Nothing?
- The themes of Double or Nothing include: Musical Spectacle.