The Biscuit Eater_
"THERE is real DRAMA in this story of a BOY...and his DOG!"
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.
Starring
Billy Lee, Cordell Hickman, Richard Lane
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Biscuit Eater was released 86 years ago in 1940.
Overview
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 Bo...
The Biscuit Eater is a Family, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 21m.
CAST (9)
Billy Lee
Lonnie McNeil
Cordell Hickman
Text Lee
Richard Lane
Harvey McNeil
Lester Matthews
Mr. Ames
Helene Millard
Mrs. McNeil
Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
Sermon
TI
Tiverton Invader
Promise - the Dog
EJ
Earl Johnson
Field Judge
WD
William D. Russell
Field Judge (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Biscuit Eater about?
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.
How long is The Biscuit Eater?
The Biscuit Eater has a runtime of 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Who stars in The Biscuit Eater?
The cast of The Biscuit Eater includes Billy Lee, Cordell Hickman, Richard Lane, Lester Matthews, Helene Millard.
What is the rating of The Biscuit Eater?
The Biscuit Eater has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Family
Drama