Sweepstakes Winner

About This Movie

Sweepstakes Winner is a 1939 comedy that features a scatterbrained waitress investing her inheritance in a broken-down race horse and a sweepstakes ticket. Directed by First National Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures, this film offers a look at the quirky side of horse racing and con artists during its era.

Finding 'Sweepstakes Winner' on physical media can be a bit of a treasure hunt. It hasn’t had the extensive re-releases that some other comedies from the same period have enjoyed, making original prints or any home video releases pretty sought after among collectors. It doesn't pop up often at conventions or online marketplaces, so when it does, it tends to generate some interest. The film’s charm and unique take on luck makes it a notable piece in discussions about lesser-known comedies of the late 1930s.