Where to Watch
Region
Apple TV Store
Rent from
HD
$3.99
Apple TV Store
Buy from
HD
$14.99
Amazon Video
Rent from
HD
$3.99
Amazon Video
Buy from
HD
$14.99
YouTube
Rent from
$3.99
See all 8 options →
Prices last updated September 25, 2026. Pricing and availability may vary by region.
powered by JustWatch
About
An office clerk loves entering contests in the hopes of someday winning a fortune and marrying the girl he loves. His latest attempt is the Maxford House Coffee Slogan Contest. As a joke, some of his co-workers put together a fake telegram which says that he won the $25,000 grand prize.
Theatrical
Oct 25, 1940
Cast
Full credits →D
Dick Powell
Jimmy MacDonald
E
Ellen Drew
Betty Casey
R
Raymond Walburn
Dr. Maxford
A
Alexander Carr
Mr. Shindel
W
William Demarest
Mr. Bildocker
E
Ernest Truex
Mr. Baxter
F
Franklin Pangborn
Don Hartman - Radio Announcer
R
Rod Cameron
Dick
A
Adrian Morris
Tom
H
Harry Rosenthal
Harry
G
Georgia Caine
Mrs. MacDonald
F
Ferike Boros
Mrs. Schwartz
T
Torben Meyer
Mr. Schmidt
J
Julius Tannen
Mr. Zimmerman
A
Al Bridge
Mr. Hillbeiner
L
Lucille Ward
Mrs. Casey
V
Victor Potel
Davenola Salesman
G
George Anderson
Mr. Jenkins (uncredited)
S
Sam Ash
Minor Role (uncredited)
J
Jan Buckingham
Ms. Pettypass (uncredited)
