The Gamblers (1929 film)
The Gamblers is a 1929 drama film directed by Michael Curtiz and produced and distributed by Warner Bros.[1] It is considered to be a lost film.[2][3]
| The Gamblers | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Michael Curtiz |
| Written by | De Leon Anthony (titles) |
| Screenplay by | J. Grubb Alexander (& dialogue) |
| Based on | play by Charles Klein |
| Starring | H.B. Warner Lois Wilson |
| Music by | Alois Reiser |
| Cinematography | William Reese |
| Edited by | Thomas Pratt |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
Release date |
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Running time | 71 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
Jason Robards Sr. (Carvel Emerson) and George Fawcett (Emerson Jr.) play a father-and-son team of cons who gamble their firm's assets. Emerson Jr. is caught investing money that does not belong to him and is indicted on a swindling charge. The district attorney handling the case is the husband of his former sweetheart. This gives the district attorney an opportunity to prosecute his romantic rival.
Cast
- H. B. Warner as James Darwin
- Lois Wilson as Catherine Darwin
- Jason Robards Sr. as Carvel Emerson
- George Fawcett as Emerson Sr
- Johnny Arthur as George Cowper
- Frank Campeau as Raymond
- Pauline Garon as Isabel Emerson
- Charles Sellon as Tooker
References
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