The Jackpot (1950)

Directors

Walter Lang

Cast

James Stewart, Barbara Hale, James Gleason, Fred Clark

The story

Indiana family man Bill Lawrence awakens from a fantastic dream to face the reality of his humdrum life as an employee at a struggling department store. He receives a random phone call from a representative of the Name the Mystery Husband radio quiz program inquiring about his availability and willingness to participate as a contestant later that evening. Bill is incredulous that the call is legitimate but his wife convinces him that it may be real, and soon their many friends become excited about the prospect.

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