The Jackpot (1950)
8/10
Surprisingly good comedy
9 September 2020
An employee at a store answers a phone call which results in him winning prizes on a radio quiz program worth $24,000. However, when he realises he has to pay tax of $7,500 on the prizes, he tries to sell items to raise the money and his family's life is thrown into turmoil.

Based on a play, in turn based on a true story, this is an entertaining comedy which was well received on release but is now surprisingly little known. Stars James Stewart, excellent as usual, and Barbara Hale with a good cast in support.
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