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UNITED STATES · 1950

The Jackpot

Walter Lang
unexpected consequences financial burden winning and loss radio contests consumerism
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Synopsis

Bill Lawrence wins a bevy of prizes from a radio program, but ends up having to sell them in order to pay the taxes incurred.

Year1950
CountryUnited States
DirectorWalter Lang
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