Summary
Checkers is an American film first released in 1937,
directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.
The film stars Jane Withers, Stuart Erwin, Una Merkel, Marvin Stephens and Andrew Tombes.
Our overall rating for this film is: mediocre.
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Credits
- Director: H. Bruce Humberstone
- Script: Robert Chapin, Karen DeWolf, Frank Fenton, Lynn Root
- Photo: Daniel B. Clark
- Cast: Jane Withers (Checkers), Stuart Erwin (Edgar Connell), Una Merkel (Mamie Appleby), Marvin Stephens (Jimmy Somers), Andrew Tombes (Tobias Somers), June Carlson (Sarah Williams), Minor Watson (Dr. Smith), John Harrington (Mr. Green), Spencer Charters (Zeb), Francis Ford (Daniel Snodgrass), Richard Allen (Starter), Stanley Andrews (Deputy), George Chandler, Lon Chaney Jr. (Man at Racetrack), Carey Harrison, Howard C. Hickman (Race Judge), Sid Jordan (Foreman), Edward Keane (Paddock Judge), Paul Kruger, Wilfred Lucas (Race Judge), Wilbur Mack (Race Judge), Tom McGuire (Starter), Ivan Miller (Deputy), Rita Owin (Secretary), Vester Pegg, Landers Stevens (Race Secretary), Jack Trent (Trainer), Larry Wheat
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 79 min; B&W
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