Double or Nothing (1937)

A wealthy man who has an argument with his brother over the state of human goodness dies and decides that to end the argument with his brother on his demise that he would leave his money to the person who not only returns a missing wallet, but also can double the $5,000 dollars they're given along with it.

Lefty Boylan (Bing Crosby) is one of four people who return a missing wallet left by the lawyers of a wealthy man's estate. He and the others go into various business ventures, with the 'help' of various family members from the brother's side of the family.

Principle Cast

Bing Crosby ... 'Lefty' Boylan
Martha Raye ... Liza Lou Lane
Andy Devine ... Half Pint
Mary Carlisle ... Vicki Clark
William Frawley ... John Pederson
Benny Baker ... Sailor
Samuel S. Hinds ... Jonathan Clark
William Henry ... Egbert Clark
Fay Holden ... Martha Sewell Clark

Crosby Performances

Smarty
Music by Burton Lane
Lyrics by Ralph Free
Sung by Bing Crosby

All You Want to do is Dance
Music by Arthur Johnston
Lyrics by Johnny Burke
Sung by Bing Crosby

The Moon Got In My Eyes
Music by Arthur Johnston
Lyrics by Johnny Burke
Sung by Bing Crosby

It's the Natural Thing to Do
Music by Burton Lane
Lyrics by Ralph Free
Sung by Bing Crosby

After You
Words and lyrics by Sam Coslow & Al Siegel
Sung by Bing Crosby, Martha Raye, and Frances Faye

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Availability

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Resources

Double or Nothing on IMDb

Fast Facts

Vicki: Oh, look, quickly, you...
Lefty: I thought I told you not to talk to me.
Vicki: Oh, but your hat--your hat!
Lefty: Alright, if you're going to be difficult, I'll take it off, but I have a slight cold.
Lefty: My hat, my hat.
Vicki: Well, wear it if you like, but it's on fire.
Lefty: Nonsense.
Vicki: Oh, quick, I tell you, you'll be burned.
Lefty: Is it really on fire? My word, so it is.

Lefty: Gee, what would you do if you met a beautiful girl and she just bowls you over, and then wouldn't give you a tumble?
Vicki: Well, I'd uh--set fire to my hat.

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