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Sweepstakes is a 1931 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Albert S. Rogell from a screenplay written by Lew Lipton and Ralph Murphy. The film stars Eddie Quillan, James Gleason, Marian Nixon, Lew Cody, and Paul Hurst, which centers around the travails and romances of jockey Buddy Doyle, known as the "Whoop-te-doo Kid" for his trademark yell during races. Produced by the newly formed RKO Pathé Pictures, this was the first film Charles R. Rogers would produce for the studio, after he replaced William LeBaron as head of production. The film was released on July 10, 1931, through RKO Radio Pictures.
Original Release
07/10/1931
US Release
07/10/1931
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Eddie Quillan | Buddy Doyle / Bud Doyle |
| Lew Cody | Wally Weber |
| James Gleason | Sleepy Jones |
| Marian Nixon | Babe Ellis |
| King Baggot | Mike - Weber's Trainer |
| Paul Hurst | Bartender / Cantina Bartender |
| Clarence Wilson | Emory / Mr. Emory |
| Frederick Burton | Pop Blake |
| Billy Sullivan | Speed Martin |
| Lillian Leighton | Ma Clancy |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Eddie Quillan | Buddy Doyle / Bud Doyle |
| Lew Cody | Wally Weber |
| James Gleason | Sleepy Jones |
| Marian Nixon | Babe Ellis |
| King Baggot | Mike - Weber's Trainer |
| Paul Hurst | Bartender / Cantina Bartender |
| Clarence Wilson | Emory / Mr. Emory |
| Frederick Burton | Pop Blake |
| Billy Sullivan | Speed Martin |
| Lillian Leighton | Ma Clancy |
| Mike Donlin | The Dude |
| Luis Alberni | Bartender / Cantina Bartender |
| Jimmy Aubrey | Cantina Drunk |
| Harry Bowen | Cantina Waiter |
| Tyler Brooke | Master of Ceremonies |
| James P. Burtis | Race Track Crook |
| Bobby Dunn | Bidder at Horse Auction |
| Bill Elliott | Night Club Patron |
| Charlie Hall | Little Cook |
| Pat Harmon | Unfriendly Horse Trainer |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Harry Joe Brown | Producer |
| Charles R. Rogers | Producer |
