Gambler's Choice

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Gambler's Choice

"A Thunder bolt of thrills...with life betting on the turn of a card!"

1944

1h 6m

6.2(5 votes)

Drama

Crime

Overview

The professional gambler Ross Hadley is the owner of a posh gaming establishment in the heart of New York...

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Chester Morris

Ross Hadley

Nancy Kelly

Mary Hayes / Vi Parker

Russell Hayden

Mike McGlennon

Lee Patrick

Fay Lawrence

Lloyd Corrigan

Ulysses Sylvester Rogers

Sheldon Leonard

Chappie Wilson

Lyle Talbot

Yellow Gloves Weldon

Maxine Lewis

Bonnie D'Arcy

Tom Dugan

Benny

Charles Arnt

Honest John McGrady

Creative team

Directed by: Frank McDonald
Written by: Maxwell Shane
Irving Reis
Produced by: William C. Thomas

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