Never Trust a Gambler

Never Trust a Gambler

Never Trust a Gambler

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Never Trust a Gambler

"A true-life MANHUNT"

1951

1h 19m

5.6(7 votes)

Crime

Drama

Overview

A small-time gambler on the run from the law hides in his ex-wife's house.

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Production Companies

Columbia Pictures

Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Dane Clark

Steve Garry

Dane Clark

Acting

Cathy O'Donnell

Virginia Merrill

Cathy O'Donnell

Acting

Tom Drake

Police Sgt. Ed Donovan

Tom Drake

Acting

Jeff Corey

Lou Brecker

Jeff Corey

Acting

Myrna Dell

Dolores Alden

Myrna Dell

Acting

Rhys Williams

Police Sgt. Quentin McCloy

Rhys Williams

Acting

Kathryn Card

Phoebe

Kathryn Card

Acting

Percy Helton

Sunbeam Liquor Store Clerk (uncredited)

Percy Helton

Acting

Will Wright

Cap Douglas (uncredited)

Will Wright

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