Money from Home (1953)
Herman owes a lot of gambling debts. To pay them off, he promises the mob he'll fix a horse, so that it does not run. He intends to trick his animal-loving cousin, Virgil, an apprentice ... See full summary »
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Cast & Crew
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Herman 'Honey Talk' Nelson -
Virgil Yokum -
Phyllis Leigh -
Dr. Autumn Claypool -
Bertie Searles -
Seldom Seen Kid -
Marshall Preston -
Jumbo Schneider -
The Poojah -
Short Boy
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Director:
George MarshallWriters:
Hal Kanter (screenplay), James B. Allardice (adaptation), Hal Kanter (adaptation), Damon Runyon (story)All Cast & Crew
Awards
Won 1 Golden Globe.
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Trivia
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Quotes
Virgil:
Me and my big mouth. I'd get rid of it, except it's such a handy place to keep my teeth.
Goofs
Even though the story is supposedly taking place in the early 1930s, before the repeal of prohibition (1933), all the automobiles are of the late 1930s/early 1940s variety. All the women's hair styles and fashions are from 1953.
Soundtracks
Moments Like This(uncredited)
Music by Burton Lane
Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Sung by Dean Martin
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Genres
Comedy | Musical | RomanceDetails
Release Date:
31 December 1953Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USAUser Polls
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