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Gambler's Choice (1944)

APPROVED 66 min  -  Crime | Drama  -   27 April 1944 (USA)
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The professional gambler Ross Hadley is the owner of a posh gaming establishment in the heart of New York... See full summary »

Director:

Frank McDonald

Writers:

Maxwell Shane (screenplay), Irving Reis (screenplay), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Chester Morris, Nancy Kelly and Russell Hayden
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Cast

Cast overview:
Chester Morris ...
Ross Hadley
Nancy Kelly Nancy Kelly ...
Mary Hayes / Vi Parker
Russell Hayden Russell Hayden ...
Mike McGlennon
Lee Patrick Lee Patrick ...
Fay Lawrence
Lloyd Corrigan Lloyd Corrigan ...
Ulysses S. Rogers
Sheldon Leonard ...
Chappie Wilson
Lyle Talbot ...
Yellow Gloves Weldon
Maxine Lewis Maxine Lewis ...
Bonnie D'Arcy
Tom Dugan Tom Dugan ...
Benny
Charles Arnt Charles Arnt ...
John McGrady
Billy Nelson Billy Nelson ...
Danny May
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The professional gambler Ross Hadley is the owner of a posh gaming establishment in the heart of New York. Hadley's main antagonist is his childhood friend Mike McGlennon. McGlennon, now a police lieutenant, is determined to stop the gambling activities of Hadley. Hadley's and McGlennnon's relationship becomes more complex, when they notice, that they both are in love with the attractive Mary Hayes. Mary sings in nightclubs under the stage name 'Vi Parker'. Written by Robert  

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Beautiful Woman

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ROUGH...TOUGH...TERRIFIC...with life betting on the turn of a card! See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Sorte de Jogador See more »

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

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Pine-Thomas Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono  | Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Soundtracks

"Hold Me Just a Little Closer"
Music by Albert von Tilzer
Lyrics by Benjamin Barnett
Performed by Nancy Kelly See more »