The Big Gamble(1931)
The Big Gamble Synopsis
A gambler, hopelessly in debt, agrees to pay off his debt by allowing his creditor to take out a life insurance policy on him and collecting once the one-year suicide clause has elapsed.
The Big Gamble (1931) is a thriller and crime film directed by Fred Niblo, released on September 4, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars William Boyd, Dorothy Sebastian, Warner Oland and James Gleason. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred Niblo
- Writers:
- Octavus Roy Cohen, F. McGrew Willis, Walter DeLeon
- Producers:
- Charles R. Rogers
- Cinematographer:
- Hal Mohr
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Big Gamble Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Boyd
as Alan Beckwith
Dorothy Sebastian
as Beverly Ames Beckwith
Warner Oland
as Andrew North
James Gleason
as Fred 'Squint' Dugan
Geneva Mitchell
as Trixie, North's Companion
Zasu Pitts
as Nora Dugan
June MacCloy
as Mae Robbins
William Collier Jr.
as Johnnie Ames
Ralph Ince
as Webb
Key crew
Directed by Fred Niblo, written by Octavus Roy Cohen, F. McGrew Willis and Walter DeLeon, produced by Charles R. Rogers.
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The Big Gamble Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Big Gamble – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Big Gamble?
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The main cast of The Big Gamble (1931) includes William Boyd, Dorothy Sebastian, Warner Oland, James Gleason and Geneva Mitchell. The film was directed by Fred Niblo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Big Gamble released?
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The Big Gamble was released on September 4, 1931 and runs for 1h 5m.
Is The Big Gamble worth watching?
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The Big Gamble (1931) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.