The Day the Bookies Wept
1939, English. Directed by Leslie Goodwins.
A pigeon breeder is hired to train a racehorse that wins only when it drinks beer.
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Leslie GoodwinsDirector
- Joe PennerErnest Ambrose
- Betty GrableIna Firpo
- Richard LaneRamsey Firpo
- Tom KennedyPinky Brophy
- Thurston HallCol. March
- Bernadene HayesMargie
- Carol HughesPatsy
- Vinton HayworthHarry, Rider with Margie
- Brooks BenedictMajor 'Brownie' Horner (uncredited)
- Stanley BlystoneRacetrack Bookie / Cashier (uncredited)
- Eddie BordenSkinny Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- Harry BowenTaxi Driver (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 13 September 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bert Granet, George Jeske, Daniel Fuchs
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How long is The Day the Bookies Wept?
The Day the Bookies Wept runs 64 minutes (1h 4m).
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Which OTT platform is The Day the Bookies Wept on?
The Day the Bookies Wept isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 September 1939. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Day the Bookies Wept?
If you liked The Day the Bookies Wept, try Fun with Dick and Jane, Eenie Meanie, Taking Care of Business.
Who directed The Day the Bookies Wept?
The Day the Bookies Wept (1939) was directed by Leslie Goodwins and stars Joe Penner, Betty Grable, Richard Lane.