Checkers is a 1937 American drama film directed by H. Bruce Humberstone and written by Robert Chapin, Karen DeWolf, Frank Fenton and Lynn Root. The film stars Jane Withers, Stuart Erwin, Una Merkel, Marvin Stephens, Andrew Tombes and June Carlson. The film was released on December 8, 1937, by 20th Century Fox.[1][2][3]

Checkers
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	H. Bruce Humberstone
Screenplay by	Robert Chapin Karen DeWolf Frank Fenton Lynn Root
Story by	Frank Fenton Lynn Root
Produced by	John Stone
Starring	Jane Withers Stuart Erwin Una Merkel Marvin Stephens
Cinematography	Daniel B. Clark
Edited by	Jack Murray
Music by	Samuel Kaylin
Production company	20th Century Fox
Distributed by	20th Century Fox
Release date	December 8, 1937 (1937-12-08)
Running time	79 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

A veterinarian repairs a horse's leg so the animal can run in a big race and save a man's farm.

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Cast

• Jane Withers as Checkers
• Stuart Erwin as Edgar Connell
• Una Merkel as Mamie Appleby
• Marvin Stephens as Jimmy Somers
• Andrew Tombes as Tobias Somers
• June Carlson as Sarah Williams
• Minor Watson as Dr. Smith
• John Harrington as Mr. Green
• Spencer Charters as Zeb
• Francis Ford as Daniel Snodgrass

References

External links

• Checkers at IMDb

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