Movie: Never Trust a Gambler

Top 9 Billed Cast

Dane Clark
Dane Clark

Steve Garry

Cathy O'Donnell
Cathy O'Donnell

Virginia Merrill

Tom Drake
Tom Drake

Police Sgt. Ed Donovan

Jeff Corey
Jeff Corey

Lou Brecker

Myrna Dell
Myrna Dell

Dolores Alden

Rhys Williams
Rhys Williams

Police Sgt. Quentin McCloy

Kathryn Card
Kathryn Card

Phoebe

Percy Helton
Percy Helton

Sunbeam Liquor Store Clerk (uncredited)

Will Wright
Will Wright

Cap Douglas (uncredited)

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  • Overview

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

  • Release Date

    1951-07-13

  • Average

    5.571

  • Rating:

    2.8 starts
  • Tagline

    A true-life MANHUNT

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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