Poster of The Biscuit Eater

The Biscuit Eater

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, May 24 1940
85 years ago
Genres: Family, Drama
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Cast

Portrait of Billy LeeBilly Lee. Billy Lee was 11 in The Biscuit Eater as 'Lonnie McNeil'.
Birthday: Tue, Mar 12 1929 –
Died: Fri, Nov 17 1989
Portrait of Cordell HickmanCordell Hickman. Cordell Hickman was 7 in The Biscuit Eater as 'Text Lee'.
Birthday: Sun, Nov 13 1932 –
Died: Fri, Aug 30 1996
Portrait of Richard LaneRichard Lane. Richard Lane was 40 in The Biscuit Eater as 'Harvey McNeil'.
Birthday: Sat, May 27 1899 –
Died: Sun, Sep 05 1982
Portrait of Lester MatthewsLester Matthews. Lester Matthews was 39 in The Biscuit Eater as 'Mr. Ames'.
Birthday: Tue, Jun 05 1900 –
Died: Fri, Jun 06 1975
Portrait of Helene MillardHelene Millard. Helene Millard was 34 in The Biscuit Eater as 'Mrs. McNeil'.
Birthday: Sat, Sep 30 1905 –
Died: Fri, Sep 20 1974
Portrait of Fred 'Snowflake' ToonesFred 'Snowflake' Toones. Fred 'Snowflake' Toones was 34 in The Biscuit Eater as 'Sermon'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 05 1906 –
Died: Tue, Feb 13 1962
Portrait of Tiverton InvaderTiverton Invader. Tiverton Invader was >> in The Biscuit Eater as 'Promise - the Dog'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Earl JohnsonEarl Johnson. Earl Johnson was >> in The Biscuit Eater as 'Field Judge'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William D. RussellWilliam D. Russell. William D. Russell was 32 in The Biscuit Eater as 'Field Judge (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, May 01 1908 –
Died: Tue, Apr 02 1968

Crew

Portrait of Stuart HeislerStuart Heisler. Stuart Heisler was 43 in The Biscuit Eater as 'Director'
Birthday: Sat, Dec 05 1896 –
Died: Tue, Aug 21 1979
Portrait of Stuart AnthonyStuart Anthony. Stuart Anthony was 49 in The Biscuit Eater as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Fri, Apr 10 1891 –
Died: Mon, Apr 27 1942
Portrait of Lillie HaywardLillie Hayward. Lillie Hayward was 48 in The Biscuit Eater as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Sat, Sep 12 1891 –
Died: Wed, Jun 29 1977
Portrait of James H. StreetJames H. Street. James H. Street was 36 in The Biscuit Eater as 'Story'
Birthday: Thu, Oct 15 1903 –
Died: Tue, Sep 28 1954