The Gambler and the Lady
The Gambler and the Lady is a 1952 British crime film directed by Patrick Jenkins and Sam Newfield and starring Dane Clark, Kathleen Byron and Naomi Chance. It was made by Hammer Films.
Plot
Four years before, American gambler Jim Forster was broke. He borrowed £1 from Maxie, proprietor of Maxie's Barn, and had a very lucky gambling streak. He continued to rise and now owns posh illegal casinos, a nightclub and other enterprises in London. He aspires to find acceptance amongst the British upper class, taking daily lessons in correct behaviour from Miss Minter.
Cast
More details
author | Sam Newfield |
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contentLocation | London |
director | Sam Newfield |
editor | Maurice Rootes |
genre | crime drama |
keywords | beat boxing match drink gamble gold mine kill nothing police raid upper class |
musicBy | Ivor Slaney |
producer | Anthony Hinds |
productionCompany | Hammer Film Productions |
publisher | Exclusive Films Lippert Pictures |
theme | film noir |