Comedy western in which a traveler bets more money than he can afford in a poker game, and unusual events follow.Comedy western in which a traveler bets more money than he can afford in a poker game, and unusual events follow.Comedy western in which a traveler bets more money than he can afford in a poker game, and unusual events follow.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
- Doc Scully
- (as Burgess Meridith)
- Jackie
- (as Gerald Michenaud)
- Sam Rhine
- (as James Kenny)
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- TriviaDirector Fielder Cook had liked James Berwick's performance so much that he insisted Berwick reprise his television role of barman Sam Rhine in this film, despite his lack of cinema experience. This was Berwick's only screen role of any note, all other appearances being bit parts.
- GoofsThe character "Doc" was played by Burgess Meredith, however in the closing credits his name was spelled "Burgess Meridith".
- Quotes
[upon being offered a poker hand as collateral]
C.P. Ballinger, Banker: Forty-six years ago, I started lending money in Larry Bingham's back room. My first customer was a drover named Penny. He wanted two dollars on a Brindle cow at six percent interest. He said she gave six quarts of milk a day. You know what I made him do? I made him move that cow into my back yard for a whole week. And I watched him milk her every day. Sure enough, she gave an average of six and a half quarts a day, so I gave him the money at six and half percent interest. Not only that, I kept the 60 pounds of manure she left behind. When you show me collateral, madam, you better make sure it's good collateral. For forty-six years, I've been lending money on good, old-fashioned principles. I stand here now to tell you one and all that I've never been offered a better piece of collateral that I hold in my hand now!
- SoundtracksHello, Ma Baby
(aka "Telephone Rag") (uncredited)
Written by Ida Emerson and Joseph E. Howard
Performed by Marilyn Powell
The movie, despite the BRIEF overview I gave, is far deeper and is a super-intelligently written film. There are many wonderful twists and turns, but if I let it out of the bag, it would ruin it for you. Just give the movie a chance--it's a buried treasure.
- planktonrules
- Jul 11, 2006
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- Velika prevara u Dodz Sitiju
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- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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