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King of the Gamblers

  • 1948
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  • 1h
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Janet Martin and William Wright in King of the Gamblers (1948)
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At the Pair-O-Dice Club, owner Bernie Dupal correctly "guesses" the outcome of a football game he knows to be fixed. Shortly thereafter, Bernie goes to the offices of the Sportsman's Gazette... Read allAt the Pair-O-Dice Club, owner Bernie Dupal correctly "guesses" the outcome of a football game he knows to be fixed. Shortly thereafter, Bernie goes to the offices of the Sportsman's Gazette , where editor James F. "Pop" Morgan shows Bernie an editorial which he has written denou... Read allAt the Pair-O-Dice Club, owner Bernie Dupal correctly "guesses" the outcome of a football game he knows to be fixed. Shortly thereafter, Bernie goes to the offices of the Sportsman's Gazette , where editor James F. "Pop" Morgan shows Bernie an editorial which he has written denouncing the sports gambling syndicate. Pop and his secretary, Elise Pringle, who are secretl... Read all

  • Director
    • George Blair
  • Writers
    • Albert DeMond
    • Bradbury Foote
  • Stars
    • Janet Martin
    • William Wright
    • Thurston Hall
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    6.6/10
    13
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    • Director
      • George Blair
    • Writers
      • Albert DeMond
      • Bradbury Foote
    • Stars
      • Janet Martin
      • William Wright
      • Thurston Hall
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Janet Martin
    Janet Martin
    • Jean Lacey
    William Wright
    William Wright
    • Dave Fowler
    Thurston Hall
    Thurston Hall
    • 'Pop' Morton
    Stephanie Bachelor
    Stephanie Bachelor
    • Elsie Pringle
    George Meeker
    George Meeker
    • Bernie Dupal
    Wally Vernon
    Wally Vernon
    • Mike Burns
    William Henry
    William Henry
    • Jerry Muller
    James Cardwell
    James Cardwell
    • 'Speed' Lacey
    Jonathan Hale
    Jonathan Hale
    • Sam Hyland
    Selmer Jackson
    Selmer Jackson
    • Judge
    Howard Negley
    Howard Negley
    • Jordan
    • (as Howard J. Negley)
    John Holland
    John Holland
    • Symonds
    George Anderson
    • O'Brien
    Ralph Dunn
    Ralph Dunn
    • Cassidy
    John Albright
    • Bartender
    George Eldredge
    George Eldredge
    • Saunders
    • (uncredited)
    Vera Marshe
    Vera Marshe
    • Lorraine
    • (uncredited)
    Clarence Muse
    Clarence Muse
    • Tom the Porter
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George Blair
    • Writers
      • Albert DeMond
      • Bradbury Foote
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    • Connections
      Referenced in Let's Go to the Movies (1949)
    • Soundtracks
      When a Sailor Goes Ashore
      (uncredited)

      Music by Jule Styne

      Lyrics by Frank Loesser

      Sung by Janet Martin

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    • Release date
      • April 26, 1948 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Protetor Perigoso
    • Filming locations
      • Republic Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Republic Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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