The Love Hypothesis
2026 · Romance · Comedy
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Film / 1936
Love on a Bet
Directed by
Leigh Jason
An aspiring theater producer convinces his wealthy uncle to finance a play on the condition that he lives the play’s far-fetched plot: making a cross-country trip with no money.
The story
An aspiring theater producer convinces his wealthy uncle to finance a play on the condition that he lives the play’s far-fetched plot: making a cross-country trip with no money.
Cast
Gene RaymondMichael MacCreigh
Wendy BarriePaula Gilbert
Helen BroderickAunt Charlotte
William Collier Sr.Uncle Carlton MacCreigh
Spencer ChartersPlaza Ritz Hotel Owner
Walter JohnsonStephen Dody
Jack RandallJackson Wallace
Eddie GribbonDonovan, Stupid Escaped Con
Morgan WallaceMorton, Escaped Con
Irving BaconFarmer on Hay Wagon
Lynton BrentReporter
Ray CookeReporter
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Edith CraigMiss Mannerly, Hutchinson's Secretary
Hal CraigMotorcycle Policeman
William B. DavidsonA.W. Hutchinson
Lester DorrReporter
Bud GearyMan at Hutchinson's Meeting
Billy GilbertNew York Policeman
William GouldEstimator
J. Anthony HughesAirline Steward
Lloyd IngrahamBertram, Driver Who is Late for Dinner
Maxine JenningsTelephone Operator
Eddie KaneCouturier
Jerry Larkin
Marc LawrenceCounty Fair Barker
Wilfred LucasMan at Hutchinson's Meeting
Mary MacLarenDepartment Store Clerk
Frank MarloweCider Drinker
James Pier MasonHobo Trading Clothes
Philip MorrisBit Role
Edward Peil Sr.Mr. Bligh, at Hutchinson's Meeting
Jack RicePassenger Waiting for Washroom
Lee ShumwayMan at Hutchinson's Meeting
Harry StrangLos Angeles Jailer
Minerva UrecalMiss Jones, MacCreigh's Secretary
Max WagnerReporter
Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsUndetermined Secondary Role (scenes deleted)
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