Affair in Reno

Affair in Reno

Affair in Reno

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Affair in Reno

"SHE PLAYED FAST...AND LOST!"

1957

1h 15m

4.3(6 votes)

Drama

Crime

Overview

The story of a PR man hired by a millionaire to go to Reno to prevent his daughter from marrying an opportunistic gambler.

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Production Companies

Republic Pictures

Cast & Crew

10 members

Acting

John Lund

Bill Carter

John Lund

Acting

Doris Singleton

Nora Ballard

Doris Singleton

Acting

John Archer

Tony Lamarr

John Archer

Acting

Angela Greene

Gloria Del Monte

Angela Greene

Acting

Alan Hale Jr.

Deke (as Alan Hale)

Alan Hale Jr.

Acting

Harry Bartell

Conrad Hertz, Headwaiter

Harry Bartell

Acting

Howard McNear

James T. James

Howard McNear

Acting

Thurston Hall

J.B. Del Monte

Thurston Hall

Acting

Richard Deacon

H.L. Denham

Richard Deacon

Acting

Virginia Carroll

Flight Attendant

Virginia Carroll

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