Three of a Kind (1944 film)

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Three of a Kind
Directed by D. Ross Lederman
Written by Earle Snell
Arthur Caesar
Starring Billy Gilbert
Release date
  • July 22, 1944 (1944-07-22)
Running time
60 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Three of a Kind is a 1944 American comedy film directed by D. Ross Lederman and starring Billy Gilbert. [1]

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References

  1. Bruce Eder (2016). "Three of a Kind". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2014.