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The Day the Bookies Wept is a 1939 American comedy film directed by Leslie Goodwins and written by Bert Granet and George Jeske. The film stars Joe Penner, Betty Grable, Richard Lane, Tom Kennedy and Thurston Hall. The film was released on September 15, 1939, by RKO Pictures.
Original Release
09/13/1939
US Release
09/13/1939
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Joe Penner | Ernest 'Ernie' Ambrose / Ernest Ambrose |
| Betty Grable | Ina Firpo |
| Richard Lane | Ramsey Firpo |
| Tom Kennedy | Pinky Brophy |
| Thurston Hall | Colonel March / Col. March |
| Bernadene Hayes | Margie, Taxi Rider / Margie |
| Carol Hughes | Patsy |
| Vinton Hayworth | Harry, Rider with Margie |
| Brooks Benedict | Major 'Brownie' Horner |
| Stanley Blystone | Racetrack Bookie / Cashier |
Directors
Writers
Bert Granet, George Jeske, Daniel Fuchs
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Joe Penner | Ernest 'Ernie' Ambrose / Ernest Ambrose |
| Betty Grable | Ina Firpo |
| Richard Lane | Ramsey Firpo |
| Tom Kennedy | Pinky Brophy |
| Thurston Hall | Colonel March / Col. March |
| Bernadene Hayes | Margie, Taxi Rider / Margie |
| Carol Hughes | Patsy |
| Vinton Hayworth | Harry, Rider with Margie |
| Brooks Benedict | Major 'Brownie' Horner |
| Stanley Blystone | Racetrack Bookie / Cashier |
| Eddie Borden | Skinny Taxi Driver |
| Harry Bowen | Taxi Driver |
| Lynton Brent | Photographer |
| Paul E. Burns | Racetrack Taxi Patron |
| Lester Dorr | Horse Seller to Colonel March |
| Eddie Dunn | Racetrack Detective |
| Edward Earle | Race Judge |
| Jack Gargan | Cab Mechanic / Dispatcher |
| Harry Harvey | Beer Delivery Man |
| Al Herman | Racetrack Tout |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Robert Sisk | Producer |
