Overview
Johnny Fraser leaves his mother in their small hometown and sets out for the big city, where he obtains a job with a large firm of architects. Colleague Steve Carson is constantly flaunting his racetrack winnings. Johnny also bets the races, but loses heavily and takes some of the firm's money to cover his losses.
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Jack Greenhalgh
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Richard C. KahnWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- July 10, 1939
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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Cast
Johnny DownsJohn Fraser
Rosalind KeithMadelon Kirby
Helen MacKellarMrs. Fraser
Spencer WilliamsTerry
Archie RobbinsSteve Carson
Holmes HerbertMr. McNeil
Richard CramerGeorge- Harry LangVanetti
Crane WhitleyHenchman
Clarence BrooksTerry's Friend
Matt MooreHenchman- Bud PopeDetective
- Marguerite WhittenTerry's Girlfriend
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