So You Want to Play the Horses
Overview
In this outing, Joe loves playing the horses and shows what you can do to improve your odds of winning.
Top Cast

George O'Hanlon
Joe McDoakes

Art Gilmore
Narrator (voice)

Monte Blue
The Colonel (uncredited)

Leonard Bremen
Sid the Bookie aka Charlie (uncredited)

Richard Erdman
Eddie (uncredited)

Creighton Hale
Cashier (uncredited)

Jane Harker
Alice McDoakes (uncredited)

Fred Kelsey
Detective (uncredited)

Paul Panzer
Racetrack Vendor (uncredited)

Leo White
Cigar Store Bookmaker (uncredited)

Clifton Young
Racetrack Announcer (uncredited)
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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