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  • The Biscuit Eater (1940)
  • Passed
    81 min | Drama, Family
The Biscuit Eater (1940)
Passed
81 min | Drama, Family

Two little boys have faith in a dog they name Promise, so much so 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...See moreTwo little boys have faith in a dog they name Promise, so much so 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. Written by Dale O'Connor See less
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Director
Writers
Stuart Anthony (screen play) | Lillie Hayward (screen play) | James Street (based on a story by)
Producer
Composer
Friedrich Hollaender (as Frederick Hollander)
Cinematographer
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Updated May 22, 1940

Release date
May 24, 1940 (United States)
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9 cast members
Name Known for
Billy Lee
Lonnie McNeil Lonnie McNeil   See fewer
Cordell Hickman
Text Lee Text Lee   See fewer
Richard Lane
Harvey McNeil Harvey McNeil   See fewer
Lester Matthews
Mr. Ames Mr. Ames   See fewer
Helene Millard
Mrs. McNeil Mrs. McNeil   See fewer
Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
Sermon (as Snowflake) Sermon (as Snowflake)   See fewer
Tiverton Invader
Promise - the Dog Promise - the Dog   See fewer
Earl Johnson
Field Judge (uncredited) Field Judge (uncredited)   See fewer
William D. Russell
Field Judge (uncredited) Field Judge (uncredited)   See fewer
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