In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a man destroys his life through gambling debts and stealing company funds.
The Luckiest Guy in the World (1947) is a crime and drama film directed by Joseph M. Newman, released on January 25, 1947 with a runtime of 21m. It stars Barry Nelson, Eloise Hardt, George Travell and Milton Kibbee. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
Barry Nelson
as Charles Vurn
Eloise Hardt
as Martha Vurn
George Travell
as John the Hired Driver
Milton Kibbee
as Mr. Ashland
Harry Cheshire
as Mr. Mossley
Directed by Joseph M. Newman, written by Doane R. Hoag and Emile C. Tepperman.
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 10 ratings.
“Vurn” (Barry Nelson) is $150 in the hole to his bookie and so borrows the proceeds of his insurance job to settle the debt and back some horses. He regularly fobs off his boss (Milton Kibbee), but this time he wants the cash - and next day, too. Luckily, his wife (Eloise Hardt) has a nest-egg from her late mother, but she isn’t about to hand it over to this wastrel and so a scuffle ensues with tragic consequences.…
Reviewed on July 21, 2025
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The main cast of The Luckiest Guy in the World (1947) includes Barry Nelson, Eloise Hardt, George Travell, Milton Kibbee and Harry Cheshire. The film was directed by Joseph M. Newman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Luckiest Guy in the World was released on January 25, 1947 and runs for 21m.
The Luckiest Guy in the World (1947) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.