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10 / 10 IMDb October 15, 1940 1h 14m
A comedy featuring Morris in a dual role as a dumb twin and a star football player, and a smart twin studying to become a college professor. They both are smitten with Kay Merrill as well. Of course, gamblers are also involved.
Director
Runtime
1h 14m
Release Date
October 15, 1940
Genre
Comedy
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Writers
Cast
Wayne Morris
as Jimmy Jones and Billy Jones
Virginia Dale
as Kay Merrill
Lillian Cornell
as Sheila
Edgar Kennedy
as Pops
Alan Mowbray
as Professor Hobbs
Jerome Cowan
as Townley
Rod Cameron
as Tex
William Frawley
as Coach
Walter Catlett
as Tom
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Frankie Burke
as 'Slats' Finney (as Frank Burke)
Carol Adams
as Girl in Grandstand
Wanda McKay
as Blonde
Production Companies
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