Double or Nothing is a 1937 musical

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 comedy film

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 starring Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

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, Martha Raye

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, Andy Devine

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, Mary Carlisle

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, William Frawley

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, Samuel S. Hinds

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, and Frances Faye

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. The most famous song from the film is "The Moon Got In My Eyes".

Plot synopsis

Eccentric millionaire philanthropist Axel Clark wishes to prove that all people are essentially honest and good. Following his death and as a provision of his will, his lawyers drop wallets on the streets of town that each have $100 dollars in them, with information for contacting the lawyers. The four honest people who return the wallets then find themselves unexpectedly in a sort of lottery. The first person who could double that sum within one month, through honest means, would inherit Clark's entire estate. Otherwise, the entire estate would go to Clark's greedy brother, who is determined to thwart the plan.

External links

• Review of the film