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Gambling Ship

1933·US
Director: Louis J. Gasnier, Max Marcin
Drama

Tired of the dangerous life as gambling boss, Ace Corbin 'retires' from the racket and travels cross-country by train to begin a new life with a new name. On the train, he meets Eleanor and they fall in love. Eleanor is afraid to tell Ace she's a soiled dove and Ace doesn't tell Eleanor of his shady past. Old enemies won't let Ace begin his new life, and old commitments's won't free Eleanor of her sordid ties. Ace's old life and Eleanor's deception collide with the typical results. But love conquers all!

Tired of the dangerous life as gambling boss, Ace Corbin 'retires' from the racket and travels cross-country by train to begin a new life with a new name. On the train, he meets Eleanor and they fall in love. Eleanor is afraid to tell Ace she's a soiled dove and Ace doesn't tell Eleanor of his shady past. Old enemies won't let Ace begin his new life, and old commitments's won't free Eleanor of her sordid ties. Ace's old life and Eleanor's deception collide with the typical results. But love conquers all!

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Cast

Cary Grant

Cary Grant

Ace Corbin

Benita Hume

Benita Hume

Eleanor La Velle

Jack La Rue

Jack La Rue

Pete Manning

Glenda Farrell

Glenda Farrell

Jeanne Sands

Roscoe Karns

Roscoe Karns

Blooey

Arthur Vinton

Arthur Vinton

Joe Burke

Charles Williams

Charles Williams

Baby Face (Charles T. Pearson Jr.)

Edwin Maxwell

Edwin Maxwell

District Attorney Travers

Spencer Charters

Spencer Charters

Detective

Hooper Atchley

Hooper Atchley

Doctor (uncredited)

Carrie Daumery

Carrie Daumery

Casino Patron (uncredited)

Edward Gargan

Edward Gargan

Deputy (uncredited)

Arthur Hoyt

Arthur Hoyt

Roger (uncredited)

Marc Lawrence

Marc Lawrence

Chicago Hood (uncredited)

Theodore Lorch

Theodore Lorch

Gambler (uncredited)

Crew

Charles Lang

cinematographer

Max Marcin

writer

Seton I. Miller

writer

Peter Ruric

writer

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