Double or Nothing(1940)
Double or Nothing Synopsis
In this Broadway Brevities short, a stunt double is hit on the head and imagines himself in a series of movie scenes with doubles for various stars.
Double or Nothing (1940) is a comedy and music film directed by Roy Mack, released on April 20, 1940 with a runtime of 18m. It stars Lee Dixon, Ed Smalle, John Elliott and Betty Dietrich. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Roy Mack
- Writers:
- Cyrus Wood, Eddie Forman, Sammy Cahn
- Cinematographer:
- Ray Foster
- Composer:
- Saul Chaplin
- Production:
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Double or Nothing Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lee Dixon
as Bill
- Ed Smalle
Ed Smalle
as Himself - Cantina Chorus Leader
- John Elliott
John Elliott
as Cantina Baritone
- Betty Dietrich
Betty Dietrich
as Greta Garbo Impersonator (uncredited)
- Buddy Doyle
Buddy Doyle
as Eddie Cantor Impersonator (uncredited)
- Tom Herbert
Tom Herbert
as Hugh Herbert Impersonator / The King / Mr. Christian
- Al Rinker
Al Rinker
as Bing Crosby Impersonator (uncredited)
Gloria Warren
as Deanna Durbin Impersonator (uncredited)
- Virginia Rendell
Virginia Rendell
as Mae West Impersonator (uncredited)
Ezelle Poule
as ZaSu Pitts Impersonator (uncredited)
Charles Dow Clark
as Joe E. Brown Impersonator (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Roy Mack, written by Cyrus Wood, Eddie Forman and Sammy Cahn.
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Double or Nothing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Double or Nothing – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Double or Nothing online?
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Who stars in Double or Nothing?
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The main cast of Double or Nothing (1940) includes Lee Dixon, Ed Smalle, John Elliott, Betty Dietrich and Buddy Doyle. The film was directed by Roy Mack. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Double or Nothing released?
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Double or Nothing was released on April 20, 1940 and runs for 18m.
Is Double or Nothing worth watching?
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Double or Nothing (1940) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.