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The Jackpot

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Beleaguered family man Bill Lawrence (James Stewart) is thrilled beyond belief when he wins a radio contest, but the crazy prizes prove more of a liability than an asset. Bill needs to somehow freeze a ton of beef, take care of a Palomino pony, and put up with his new decorator (Alan Mowbray). As if that weren't bad enough, he can't afford the taxes on all his winnings, and his wife (Barbara Hale) is beginning to resent his spending so much time with an attractive painter (Patricia Medina).

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Martin B Jimmy Stewart plus an array of character actors playing the type of people they’re known for in other movies. A family story not unlike It’s a Wonderful Life only the polar opposite (drama vs comedy) with both having heart warming endings. Nerve wracking to watch at times but Stewart’s comedic timing is flawless as chaos breaks around him. He is the whole movie, he never disappoints even in this less then stellar movie that would have been right up Lucille Ball's alley. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/25/25 Full Review Michael L Well the truest things are the funniest I often wonder how these game show winners will handle the harsh reality of the government irs reality Watch this movie and get a wake up call... but watch it...it's great Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/29/24 Full Review Steve D More frustrating than amusing. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/22/23 Full Review andy h Probably the least prominent and most boring film that betrays natalie's star power. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member u'll never get bored of James Stewart anyhow, no matter how mediocre this movie was Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member It was okey. It seems unrealistic to be able to win all those prizes for answering a question. The question for answering the Jackpot was kind of dumb. I don't understand how you were to answer the question without providing optional choices. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Walter Lang

Director

James Stewart

William J. `Bill' Lawrence

Barbara Hale

Amy Lawrence

James Gleason

Harry Summers

Fred Clark

Mr. Andrew J. Woodruff

Alan Mowbray

Leslie
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Synopsis Beleaguered family man Bill Lawrence (James Stewart) is thrilled beyond belief when he wins a radio contest, but the crazy prizes prove more of a liability than an asset. Bill needs to somehow freeze a ton of beef, take care of a Palomino pony, and put up with his new decorator (Alan Mowbray). As if that weren't bad enough, he can't afford the taxes on all his winnings, and his wife (Barbara Hale) is beginning to resent his spending so much time with an attractive painter (Patricia Medina).
Director
Walter Lang
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 25m
Sound Mix
Stereo