Double or Nothing (1936)
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| Original title | Double or Nothing |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1936 |
| length | 21 minutes |
| Rod | |
| Director | Joseph Henabery |
| production | Samuel Sax |
| music | David Mendoza |
| occupation | |
Double or Nothing is a 1936 American short film .
action
A stuntman dreams of being a star himself. In a fight scene in a saloon, he is knocked out and loses a tooth. At the dentist he is given an anesthetic. While the dentist begins to work, the stuntman dreams of starring in various scenes alongside Deanna Durbin , Mae West , Eddie Cantor , ZaSu Pitts , Charles Laughton and others. In his dreams he plays in scenes on board the Bounty , in Hawaii and other locations. Surrounded by dancers and extras, he sings and dances. When the dentist finishes, the stuntman wakes up and is ready for the next close-up.
Awards
In 1937 the film was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Short Film (Two-Reel) category.
background
The world premiere took place on January 18, 1936.
In 1940 Roy Mack made a remake with the same title.
Web links
- Double or Nothing in the Internet Movie Database (English)