James Hasekll (Jimmy Stewart) plays the nephew of music-hater C. J. Haskell (Charles Winninger), owner of a health food business, who would rather have James come and work for him than toil away at the small music store where he spends most of his time. When the music store falters however, James is left with no choice but to give his Uncle's business a try. Upon his arrival, James becomes acquainted with and befriends the McCorkle family. The McCorkle family, it seems, play swing music with the Horace heidt band on the roof adjacent to the Haskell factory, which of cource aggravates C. J. to no end. When James becomes romantically entangled with Molly, things really start to get complicated, especially after James decides to keep from Molly that C. J. Haskell is his uncle! Pot O'Gold is punctuated by swinging good tunes and plenty of hilarious situations. A sheer delight for lovers of classic cinema, and a must see for Jimmy Stewart fans.

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Pot o' Gold (1941)

Musical/Romance/Classic/Comedy · 1h 26m · 4/3/1941

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It's the prize romantic laugh of the year... More fun than winning the POT O' GOLD!

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James Hasekll (Jimmy Stewart) plays the nephew of music-hater C. J. Haskell (Charles Winninger), owner of a health food business, who would rather have James come and work for him than toil away at the small music store where he spends most of his time. When the music store falters however, James is left with no choice but to give his Uncle's business a try. Upon his arrival, James becomes acquainted with and befriends the McCorkle family. The McCorkle family, it seems, play swing music with the Horace heidt band on the roof adjacent to the Haskell factory, which of cource aggravates C. J. to no end. When James becomes romantically entangled with Molly, things really start to get complicated, especially after James decides to keep from Molly that C. J. Haskell is his uncle! Pot O'Gold is punctuated by swinging good tunes and plenty of hilarious situations. A sheer delight for lovers of classic cinema, and a must see for Jimmy Stewart fans.

Status

Released

Language

English

Country

United States

Production Company

James Roosevelt Productions
Source
Cast
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James Stewart

James Hamilton 'Jimmy' Haskell
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Paulette Goddard

Molly McCorkle
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Horace Heidt

Himself, Horace Heidt
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Charles Winninger

Charles 'C.J.' Haskell
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Mary Gordon

Mom McCorkle
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Frank Melton

Jasper Backus
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Jed Prouty

J.K. Louderman
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Charles Arnt

Parks (butler) (as Charlie Arnt)
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Dick Hogan

Willie McCorkle
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James Burke

Police Lt. Grady
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Donna Wood

Donna McCorkle
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Larry Cotton

Larry Cotton, Vocalist
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Beverly Andre

Alice (uncredited)
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Herbert Ashley

Doorman (uncredited)
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Bobby Barber

Prisoner (uncredited)
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Harry Bowen

Streetsweeper (uncredited)
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Aldrich Bowker

Judge Mike Murray (uncredited)
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Ed Brady

Fruit & Vegetable Vendor (uncredited)
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Frankie Carle

Frankie, Pianist (uncredited)
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Art Carney

Band Member / Radio Announcer (uncredited)
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Virginia Carroll

Haskell's Secretary (uncredited)
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Ken Christy

Sheriff (uncredited)
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Edgar Dearing

Police Officer McGinty (uncredited)
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Abe Dinovitch

Fish Peddler (uncredited)
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Evelyn Dockson

Mrs. Sweeney (uncredited)
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Fern Emmett

Boy's Mother (uncredited)
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Carlos Fernando

Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
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James Flavin

Sheriff Bud Connolly (uncredited)
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John Frank

Drunken Cellmate (uncredited)
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Jody Gilbert

Helga Svenson (uncredited)
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William Gould

Chalmers (attorney) (uncredited)
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Eddie Gribbon

Expressman (uncredited)
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Paul Gustine

Minitor Man (uncredited)
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Chuck Hamilton

Policeman (uncredited)
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Ray Hanson

Office in Courtroom (uncredited)
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John Holland

Sponsor (uncredited)
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Bud Jamison

Drunken Cellmate (uncredited)
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Roy Lester

Jitterbug (uncredited)
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Charles McAvoy

Turnkey (uncredited)
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Jewel McGowan

Jitterbug (uncredited)
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Howard M. Mitchell

Jailer (uncredited)
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Nellie V. Nichols

Mrs. Poppadolis (uncredited)
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William H. O'Brien

Country Club Waiter (uncredited)
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David Oliver

Drunken Cellmate (uncredited)
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Max Ong

Wong Lung - Chinese laundry worker (uncredited)
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Nestor Paiva

Canadian Guide (uncredited)
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Victor Potel

Olaf Svenson (uncredited)
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Purnell Pratt

Thompson (uncredited)
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Tom Quinn

Announcer (uncredited)
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Alvino Rey

Pedal Steel Guitar Player (uncredited)
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Claire Rochelle

Mrs. Stevens - Mary's Mother (uncredited)
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Buddy Roosevelt

Office in Anteroom (uncredited)
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Henry Roquemore

Mr. Samson - Federal Inspector (uncredited)
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Mel Ruick

Announcer (uncredited)
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Mary Ruth

Mary Stevens - Gifted Little Piano Player (uncredited)
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Tim Ryan

'Snooky' - Spieler (uncredited)
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Adele Smith

Flashy Girl (uncredited)
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Harland Tucker

Sponsor (uncredited)
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Fred Walburn

Boy in Doorway (uncredited)
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Jay Ward

Boyfriend (uncredited)
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Pat West

Trading Post Manager (uncredited)
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George Whalley

Haskell's Chauffeur (uncredited)
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Paul White

Bootblack (uncredited)
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Stan Worth

Tommy - Young Trombonist (uncredited)
Crew
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George Marshall

Director
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Haydn Roth Evans

Writer
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Robert Brilmayer

Writer
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