James Stewart
James Hamilton "Jimmy" Haskell
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Synopsis
When his music shop fails, Jimmy reluctantly joins the business of an uncle who dislikes music. A boarding house full of musicians restores his enthusiasm and introduces a romance. His new friendships soon conflict with the employer on whom his livelihood depends.
Cast
DirectorsGeorge Marshall
Inspirations
The popular radio giveaway Pot o' Gold prompted the film. Its success illustrates the traffic between broadcasting and cinema, with a familiar programme title helping launch a new fictional musical story.
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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.
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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.
Photograph credit
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- James Stewart — Studio publicity still · Public domain
- Paulette Goddard — Unknown author Unknown author · Public domain
- Horace Heidt — NBC Radio-photographer-Ray lee Jackson, New York · Public domain
- Charles Winninger — The ad was produced by General Foods/Maxwell House. Uploaded by We hope at en.wikipedia · Public domain
