The Biscuit Eater

The Biscuit Eater

The Biscuit Eater

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The Biscuit Eater

"THERE is real DRAMA in this story of a BOY...and his DOG!"

1940

1h 21m

6.3(3 votes)

Family

Drama

Overview

Two little boys have faith in a dog they name Promise, so much faith 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.

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Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Billy Lee

Lonnie McNeil

Billy Lee

Acting

Cordell Hickman

Text Lee

Cordell Hickman

Acting

Richard Lane

Harvey McNeil

Richard Lane

Acting

Lester Matthews

Mr. Ames

Lester Matthews

Acting

Helene Millard

Mrs. McNeil

Helene Millard

Acting

Fred 'Snowflake' Toones

Sermon

Fred 'Snowflake' Toones

Acting

Tiverton Invader

Promise - the Dog

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Acting

Earl Johnson

Field Judge

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Directing

William D. Russell

Field Judge (uncredited)

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