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The Biscuit Eater (1940)

"THERE is real DRAMA in this story of a BOY...and his DOG!"

6.3/10 1h 21m May 24, 1940
Family Drama

Two little boys have faith in a dog they name Promise, so much faith that they enter him in the championship trials for bird dogs. The favorite is Georgia Boy bred and trained by the boys' fathers. And if Georgia Boy doesn't win, the fathers may both lose their jobs.

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Movie Details

Original Title The Biscuit Eater
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.4

Cast

Billy Lee
Billy Lee
Lonnie McNeil
Popularity: 0.5
Cordell Hickman
Cordell Hickman
Text Lee
Popularity: 1.4
Richard Lane
Richard Lane
Harvey McNeil
Popularity: 8.0
Lester Matthews
Lester Matthews
Mr. Ames
Popularity: 8.4
Helene Millard
Helene Millard
Mrs. McNeil
Popularity: 3.2
Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
Sermon
Popularity: 4.6
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Tiverton Invader
Promise - the Dog
Popularity: 0.0
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Earl Johnson
Field Judge
Popularity: 0.9
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William D. Russell
Field Judge (uncredited)
Popularity: 0.1

Key Crew

Director Stuart Heisler
Screenplay Stuart Anthony, Lillie Hayward

Production

Paramount Pictures
US

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Keywords

father

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Rating
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Based on 3 votes

Details
Release Date May 24, 1940
Runtime 1h 21m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.4
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