Salty O'Rourke

A gambler and his buddy find a wise-guy jockey for their long-shot horse.

Cast

Alan Ladd

as Salty O'Rourke

Gail Russell

as Barbara Brooks

William Demarest

as Smitty

Stanley Clements

as Johnny Cates

Bruce Cabot

as Doc Baxter

Spring Byington

as Mrs. Brooks

Rex Williams

as Babe

Darryl Hickman

as Sneezer

Marjorie Woodworth

as Lola

Don Zelaya

as Hotel Proprietor

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