The Jackpot (1950)
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The Jackpot is a generally pleasing satire of quiz programs. James Stewart stars as Bill Lawrence, an average Joe who picks up the phone one day, answers a simple question, and suddenly finds himself the recipient of a radio quiz-show jackpot. Tons of prizes are shipped to Lawrence's house, to… More The Jackpot is a generally pleasing satire of quiz programs. James Stewart stars as Bill Lawrence, an average Joe who picks up the phone one day, answers a simple question, and suddenly finds himself the recipient of a radio quiz-show jackpot. Tons of prizes are shipped to Lawrence's house, to the delight of his wife Amy (Barbara Hale) and his kids. Unfortunately, the Lawrences must now contend with the income tax folks, who levy huge tariffs on their "free" prizes. Complications begin piling up with dizzying rapidity, resulting in a night in the hoosegow for the befuddled Mr. Lawrence. Featured in The Jackpot as the Lawrence children are a couple of stars-in-the-making: Natalie Wood and Tommy Rettig. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Walter Lang
- Genres
- Classics, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Nov 1, 1950 Wide
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Cast
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James Stewart
as Bill Lawrence
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Barbara Hale
as Amy Lawrence
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Natalie Wood
as Phyllis Lawrence
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Fred Clark
as Mr. Woodruff
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James Gleason
as Harry Summers
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Patricia Medina
as Hilda Jones
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Alan Mowbray
as Leslie
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Tommy Rettig
as Tommy Lawrence
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Robert Gist
as Pete Spooner
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Lyle Talbot
as Fred Burns
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Charles Tannen
as Al Vogel
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Bigelow Sayre
as Capt. Sullivan
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Dick Cogan
as Mr. Brown
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Jewel Rose
as Mrs. Brown
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Eddie Firestone
as Mr. MacDougall
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Estelle Etterre
as Mrs. McDougall
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Claude Stroud
as Herman Wertheim
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Caryl Lincoln
as Susan Wertheim
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Joan Miller
as Mabel Spooner
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Walter S. Baldwin
as Watch Buyer
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Sid Saylor
as Ernie the Mailman
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John Qualen
as Mr. Ferguson
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Fritz Feld
as Long-Haired Pianist
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Kathrun Sheldon
as Mrs. Simpkins
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Robert Dudley
as Mr. Simpkins
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Billy Wayne
as Photographer
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Minerva Urecal
as Strange Woman
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Milton Parsons
as Piano Player
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Kim Spalding
as Mr. Dexter
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Dulce Daye
as Mrs. Dexter
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Andrew Tombes
as Pritchett
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Jay Barney
as Detective
- Robert Bice
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John Bleifer
as Bald Man
- Harry Carter
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Ken Christy
as Man
- Dick Curtis
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Ann Doran
as Miss Bowen
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Sam Edwards
as Parking Lot Attendant
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Elizabeth Flournoy
as Woman
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Jerry Hausner
as Al Stern
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Harry Hines
as Elevator Man
- Marjorie Holliday
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Billy Nelson
as Truck Driver
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Peggy O'Connor
as Salesgirl
- Tudor Owen
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Franklin Parker
as Poker Player
- Jack Roper
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John Roy
as Policeman
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Carol Savage
as Telephone Operator
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Philip Van Zandt
as Flick Morgan
- Colin Ward
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Billy Lechner
as Johnny the Office Boy
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George Conrad
as Parking Lot Attendant
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Guy Way
as Moving Man
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Jack Mather
as Detective