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  • Love on a Bet (1936)
  • Passed
    77 min | Comedy, Romance
Love on a Bet (1936)
Passed
77 min | Comedy, Romance

In order to raise money to produce a play (as well as prove that the plot isn't ridiculous), Michael McCreigh makes a bet with his Uncle Carlton that he can begin in Central Park in his underwear and, without paying or borrowing for ...See moreIn order to raise money to produce a play (as well as prove that the plot isn't ridiculous), Michael McCreigh makes a bet with his Uncle Carlton that he can begin in Central Park in his underwear and, without paying or borrowing for transportation, get to California in 10 days with a decent suit, $100...and a fiance. If he wins, he gets $15,000 to produce the play; if he loses, he must accept a job in his uncle's packing plant. Written by Arlene K. Witt See less
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Director
Writers
Kenneth Earl (story) | P.J. Wolfson (screenplay) | Philip G. Epstein (screenplay)
Cinematographer
Robert De Grasse (as Robert DeGrasse)
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Updated Mar 4, 1936

Release date
Mar 6, 1936 (United States)

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Cast

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40 cast members
Name Known for
Gene Raymond
Michael MacCreigh Michael MacCreigh   See fewer
Wendy Barrie
Paula Gilbert Paula Gilbert   See fewer
Helen Broderick
Aunt Charlotte Aunt Charlotte   See fewer
William Collier Sr.
Uncle Carlton MacCreigh Uncle Carlton MacCreigh   See fewer
Spencer Charters
Plaza Ritz Hotel Owner Plaza Ritz Hotel Owner   See fewer
Walter Johnson
Stephen Dody Stephen Dody   See fewer
Jack Randall
Jackson Wallace (as Addison Randall) Jackson Wallace (as Addison Randall)   See fewer
Eddie Gribbon
Donovan - Escaped Convict Donovan - Escaped Convict   See fewer
Morgan Wallace
Morton - Escaped Convict Morton - Escaped Convict   See fewer
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Undetermined Secondary Role (scenes deleted) Undetermined Secondary Role (scenes deleted)   See fewer
Irving Bacon
Farmer on Hay Wagon (uncredited) Farmer on Hay Wagon (uncredited)   See fewer
Eddie Borden
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited) Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Lynton Brent
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Ray Cooke
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Edith Craig
Miss Mannerly - Hutchinson's Secretary (uncredited) Miss Mannerly - Hutchinson's Secretary (uncredited)   See fewer
Hal Craig
Motorcycle Policeman (uncredited) Motorcycle Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
William B. Davidson
A.W. Hutchinson (uncredited) A.W. Hutchinson (uncredited)   See fewer
Lester Dorr
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Bud Geary
Man at Hutchinson's Meeting (uncredited) Man at Hutchinson's Meeting (uncredited)   See fewer
Billy Gilbert
New York Policeman (uncredited) New York Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
William Gould
Estimator (uncredited) Estimator (uncredited)   See fewer
J. Anthony Hughes
Airline Steward (uncredited) Airline Steward (uncredited)   See fewer
Lloyd Ingraham
Bertram - Driver Who is Late for Dinner (uncredited) Bertram - Driver Who is Late for Dinner (uncredited)   See fewer
Maxine Jennings
Telephone Operator (uncredited) Telephone Operator (uncredited)   See fewer
Eddie Kane
Couturier (uncredited) Couturier (uncredited)   See fewer
Jerry Larkin
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited) Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Marc Lawrence
County Fair Barker (uncredited) County Fair Barker (uncredited)   See fewer
Wilfred Lucas
Man at Hutchinson's Meeting (uncredited) Man at Hutchinson's Meeting (uncredited)   See fewer
Mary MacLaren
Department Store Clerk (uncredited) Department Store Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Marlowe
Cider Drinker (uncredited) Cider Drinker (uncredited)   See fewer
Jim Mason
Hobo Trading Clothes (uncredited) Hobo Trading Clothes (uncredited)   See fewer
Philip Morris
Man on Street (uncredited) Man on Street (uncredited)   See fewer
Edward Peil Sr.
Mr. Bligh - at Hutchinson's Meeting (uncredited) Mr. Bligh - at Hutchinson's Meeting (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Rice
Passenger Waiting for Washroom (uncredited) Passenger Waiting for Washroom (uncredited)   See fewer
Lee Shumway
Man at Hutchinson's Meeting (uncredited) Man at Hutchinson's Meeting (uncredited)   See fewer
Landers Stevens
Carlton's Friend (uncredited) Carlton's Friend (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Strang
Los Angeles Jailer (uncredited) Los Angeles Jailer (uncredited)   See fewer
Minerva Urecal
Miss Jones - MacCreigh's Secretary (uncredited) Miss Jones - MacCreigh's Secretary (uncredited)   See fewer
Max Wagner
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Allen Wood
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
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