The Biscuit Eater

The Biscuit Eater

81 mins | Drama, Family | May 24, 1940

Two little boys have faith in a dog they name Promise, so much faith that they enter him in the championship trials for bird dogs. The favorite is Georgia Boy bred and trained by the boys' fathers. And if Georgia Boy doesn't win, the fathers may both lose their jobs.

The Biscuit Eater

81 mins | Drama, Family | May 24, 1940

The Biscuit Eater
Two little boys have faith in a dog they name Promise, so much faith that they enter him in the championship trials for bird dogs. The favorite is Georgia Boy bred and trained by the boys' fathers. And if Georgia Boy doesn't win, the fathers may both lose their jobs.
IMDb rating 7.2
Producers Paramount
Original title The Biscuit Eater
Directors Stuart Heisler
Writers Stuart Anthony, James H. Street, Lillie Hayward

Cast

Billy Lee

as Lonnie McNeil

Cordell Hickman

as Text Lee

Richard Lane

as Harvey McNeil

Lester Matthews

as Mr. Ames

Helene Millard

as Mrs. McNeil

Tiverton Invader

as Promise - the Dog

Earl Johnson

as Field Judge

William D. Russell

as Field Judge (uncredited)