The Biscuit Eater (1940)
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.
Director:
Stuart Heisler
Writers:
Lillie Hayward, Stuart Anthony.
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Billy Lee as Lonnie McNeil |
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Cordell Hickman as Text Lee |
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Richard Lane as Harvey McNeil |
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Lester Matthews as Mr. Ames |
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Helene Millard as Mrs. McNeil |
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Fred 'Snowflake' Toones as Sermon |
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Tiverton Invader as Promise - the Dog |
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Earl Johnson as Field Judge |
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William D. Russell as Field Judge (uncredited) |
| Directing | Stuart Heisler | Director |
| Writing | James H. Street | Story |
| Writing | Lillie Hayward | Screenplay |
| Writing | Stuart Anthony | Screenplay |