| Sweepstake Annie | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | William Nigh |
| Written by | |
| Produced by | M.H. Hoffman |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Harry Neumann |
| Edited by | Mildred Johnston |
| Music by | Abe Meyer |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Liberty Pictures |
Release date | January 30, 1935 |
Running time | 81 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Sweepstake Annie is a 1935 American comedy film directed by William Nigh and starring Tom Brown, Marian Nixon and Wera Engels. [1]
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