Le gros lot (1940) – IMDb
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Storyline
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. As a result, he gets a promotion, buys presents for all of his family and friends, and proposes to his girl. When the truth comes out, he’s not prepared for the consequences.
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Daniel Bubbeo <dbubbeo@cmp.com>
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Taglines:
HOTTER THAN A FIRECRACKER – MERRIER THAN CHRISTMAS! (original poster-all caps)
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Trivia
“Lux Radio Theater” broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on June 26, 1944 with Dick Powell reprising his film role. See more »
Quotes
Don Hartman:
I wish I could have given you the news you were so anxious to hear. But since I could not, I will conclude with what the prisoner said when the hangman couldn’t find the rope: “No noose is good noose”.
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Connections
Referenced in James Harvey on Preston Sturges (2014)
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Soundtracks
When We’re Along (Penthouse Serenade)
(1931)
Words & Music by Will Jason and Val Burton
Used as background music behind Dick Powell and Ellen Drew in rooftop scene, and later throughout the film.
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Release Date:
12 September 1945 (France)
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Technical Specs
Sound Mix:
Mono
(Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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