Gambling on the High Seas (1940)
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- 55min
- Crime, Drama
- 22 Jun 1940 (USA)
- Movie
Gambling boss Greg Morella runs a crooked ship-- all the gaming tables on his floating casino are rigged. Because the ship operates outside of the three-mile state limit, the authorities can't get the evidence they need to convict Morella....
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| Wayne Morris | ... |
Jim Carter
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| Jane Wyman | ... |
Laurie Ogden
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| Gilbert Roland | ... |
Greg Morella
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| John Litel | ... |
U.S. District Attorney
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| Roger Pryor | ... |
Max Gates
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| Frank Wilcox | ... |
Stone
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| Robert Strange | ... |
Larry Brill
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| John Gallaudet | ... |
Steve Sterling
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| Frank Ferguson | ... |
City District Attorney
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| Harry Shannon | ... |
Chief of Police
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| George Reeves | ... |
Reporter
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George Meader | ... |
Secretary to City Attorney
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William Pawley | ... |
Frank
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| Murray Alper | ... |
Louie
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Maude Allen | ... |
Gambling Winning Matron (uncredited)
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| Frank Baker | ... |
Juror (uncredited)
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| Nat Carr | ... |
Gambling Ship Attendant (uncredited)
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John Deering | ... |
Second Kidnapper (uncredited)
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| Matty Fain | ... |
Well-Dressed Kidnapper (uncredited)
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Gus Glassmire | ... |
City Editor (uncredited)
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| Sol Gorss | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Eddie Graham | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Creighton Hale | ... |
Nelson (uncredited)
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| Chuck Hamilton | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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| John Harron | ... |
Coast Guard Officer (uncredited)
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Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian | ... |
First Federal Officer (uncredited)
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| William Hopper | ... |
Police Boat Radio Operator (uncredited)
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Al Lloyd | ... |
Gambler with Slot Machine Trouble (uncredited)
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| George Lloyd | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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| Frank Mayo | ... |
Policeman Mulligan (uncredited)
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| Charles Meakin | ... |
Juror (uncredited)
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| Jack Mower | ... |
Coast Guard Officer (uncredited)
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Allen Pomeroy | ... |
Second Federal Officer (uncredited)
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| John J. Richardson | ... |
Crewman (uncredited)
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| John Ridgely | ... |
Harbor Police Radio Operator (uncredited)
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Cliff Saum | ... |
Cliff (uncredited)
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| Brick Sullivan | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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Don Turner | ... |
Extra as Reporter (uncredited)
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| Leo White | ... |
Gambling Ship Patron (uncredited)
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| Tom Wilson | ... |
Crewman (uncredited)
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Walter Wilson | ... |
Judge Allison (uncredited)
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Claude Wisberg | ... |
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
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Jack Wise | ... |
Gambling Ship Patron with Camera (uncredited)
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Directed by
| George Amy | ||
Written by
| Robert E. Kent | ... | (screen play) |
| Martin Mooney | ... | (from an idea by) |
Produced by
| Bryan Foy | ... | associate producer (uncredited) |
| Hal B. Wallis | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Jack L. Warner | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Howard Jackson | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| L. William O'Connell | ... | director of photography (as L. Wm. O'Connell) |
Editing by
| Frederick Richards | ... | film editor |
Art Direction by
| Hugh Reticker | ||
Costume Design by
| Milo Anderson | ... | (gowns) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Lester D. Guthrie | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
| Byron Haskin | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Francis J. Scheid | ... | sound |
Stunts
| George DeNormand | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Sol Gorss | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Allen Pomeroy | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Max Steiner | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Harry Seymour | ... | dialogue director |
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. (presents)
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1940) (United States) (theatrical)
- Vitagraph Limited (1940) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Warner Brothers Pictures (1940) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Associated Artists Productions (AAP) (1956) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Gambling boss Greg Morella runs a crooked ship-- all the gaming tables on his floating casino are rigged. Because the ship operates outside of the three-mile state limit, the authorities can't get the evidence they need to convict Morella. Roving reporter Jim Carver thinks he can get the goods on the kingpin. He enlists Morella's secretary Laurie to help him secure evidence of the fixed games as well as proof that Morella murdered his partner Max Gates.
Written by Daniel Bubbeo |
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| Taglines | See the G-Men stamp out the mobsters of the high seas! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This film might have the most headlines and articles used per minute in a Hollywood feature. Newspaper pages are flashed on screen 22 times in 55 minutes for an average of once every two and a half minutes. See more » |
| Goofs | Wayne Morris is billed as "Jim Carter," but he is called "Jim Carver" throughout. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Remake of Special Agent (1935). See more » |
| Soundtracks | What's New? See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Wayne Morris's character is called Jim Carver in the film, but Jim Carter in the credits. See more » |
| Quotes |
Max Gates:
I don't like talkin' to you, Carver. Jim Carter: But I met a friend of yours the other night who liked to talking to me, 'bout you. Max Gates: Yeah? Who? Jim Carter: An old flame of yours, Gladys Vern. Max Gates: And? Jim Carter: And she was so full of martinis that every time she swallowed an olive, it had to wait for high tide to get past her floating rib. See more » |