01 Oct 2023
The Ethics of Ambiguity
Two best friends and failing comedians are about to give up their dreams when they win the lottery. But telling the wrong people gets them in a world of trouble.
The Winning Ticket
The Howling Sweepstakes Comedy
A barber tries to find the winning lottery ticket he hid from his moralistic wife.
Top Billed Cast
Leo Carrillo Joe Tomasello
Louise Fazenda Nora Tomasello
Ted Healy Eddie Dugan
Irene Hervey Mary Tomasello
James Ellison Jimmy
Luis Alberni Tony
Purnell Pratt Mr. Powers
Akim Tamiroff Guiseppe
Betty Jane Graham Noreen Tomasello
Billy Watson Joey Tomasello Jr.
Clara Blandick Aunt Maggie
John Indrisano Lefty Costello
Roland Fitzpatrick Mickey Tomasello
Margaret Bert Nurse at Lottery Drawing
Sidney Bracey Bank Employee
Don Brodie Pool Hall Patron
James P. Burtis Red - Newsreel Photographer
Charles Dunbar Still Cameraman
Sam Flint Captain
George Guhl Turnkey
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