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Sudden Money

SWEEPSTAKES MANIA....IT"S a Howl....IT'S a Riot...IT"S a Revolution!
Mar 31, 1939 · 1h 0m
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Drama
Comedy

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Promises of happier times dawn for the financially distressed Patterson family when father Sweeney and brother-in-law Archibald "Doc" Finney win a $150,000 grand prize in the sweepstake contest. With their windfall, each member of the family decides to pursue a dream.

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CAST

Charles Ruggles
Sweeney J. Patterson
Marjorie Rambeau
Elsie Patterson
Charley Grapewin
Grandpa Casey Patterson
Broderick Crawford
Archibald 'Doc' Finney
Billy Lee
Junior Patterson
Evelyn Keyes
Mary Patterson
Phil Warren
Eddie Dunn
Joyce Mathews
Yolo
Directed by Nick Grindé

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Paramount Pictures
Country
US

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