The Day the Bookies Wept_
A pigeon breeder is hired to train a racehorse that wins only when it drinks beer.
Starring
Joe Penner, Betty Grable, Richard Lane
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Day the Bookies Wept was released 87 years ago in 1939.
Overview
A pigeon breeder is hired to train a racehorse that wins only when it drinks beer.
The Day the Bookies Wept is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 4m.
CAST (20)
Joe Penner
Ernest Ambrose
Betty Grable
Ina Firpo
Richard Lane
Ramsey Firpo
Tom Kennedy
Pinky Brophy
Thurston Hall
Col. March
Bernadene Hayes
Margie
Carol Hughes
Patsy
Vinton Hayworth
Harry, Rider with Margie
Brooks Benedict
Major 'Brownie' Horner (uncredited)
Stanley Blystone
Racetrack Bookie / Cashier (uncredited)
Eddie Borden
Skinny Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Harry Bowen
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Lynton Brent
Photographer (uncredited)
Paul E. Burns
Racetrack Taxi Patron (uncredited)
Lester Dorr
Horse Seller to Colonel March (uncredited)
Eddie Dunn
Racetrack Detective (uncredited)
Edward Earle
Race Judge (uncredited)
JG
Jack Gargan
Cab Mechanic / Dispatcher (uncredited)
Harry Harvey
Beer Delivery Man (uncredited)
AH
Al Herman
Racetrack Tout (uncredited)
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What is The Day the Bookies Wept about?
A pigeon breeder is hired to train a racehorse that wins only when it drinks beer.
How long is The Day the Bookies Wept?
The Day the Bookies Wept has a runtime of 64 minutes (1h 4m).
Who stars in The Day the Bookies Wept?
The cast of The Day the Bookies Wept includes Joe Penner, Betty Grable, Richard Lane, Tom Kennedy, Thurston Hall.
What is the rating of The Day the Bookies Wept?
The Day the Bookies Wept has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy