The Jackpot(1950)
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!
The Jackpot Synopsis
Bill Lawrence wins a bevy of prizes from a radio program, but ends up having to sell them in order to pay the taxes incurred.
The Jackpot (1950) is a comedy film directed by Walter Lang, released on November 1, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars James Stewart, Barbara Hale, James Gleason and Fred Clark. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Walter Lang
- Writers:
- John McNulty, Phoebe Ephron, Henry Ephron
- Producers:
- Samuel G. Engel
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph LaShelle
- Composer:
- Lionel Newman
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
The Jackpot Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Stewart
as Bill Lawrence
Barbara Hale
as Amy Lawrence
James Gleason
as Harry Summers
Fred Clark
as Andrew Woodruff
Alan Mowbray
as Leslie
Patricia Medina
as Hilda Jones
Natalie Wood
as Phyllis Lawrence
Tommy Rettig
as Tommy Lawrence
Robert Gist
as Pete Spooner
Lyle Talbot
as Fred Burns
- Marjorie Holliday
Marjorie Holliday
as Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Minerva Urecal
as Woman Trying On Hats (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Walter Lang, written by John McNulty, Phoebe Ephron and Henry Ephron, produced by Samuel G. Engel.
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The Jackpot Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 21 ratings.
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The Jackpot – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Jackpot online?
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Who stars in The Jackpot?
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The main cast of The Jackpot (1950) includes James Stewart, Barbara Hale, James Gleason, Fred Clark and Alan Mowbray. The film was directed by Walter Lang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Jackpot released?
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The Jackpot was released on November 1, 1950 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Jackpot worth watching?
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The Jackpot (1950) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.