High Stakes(1931)
High Stakes is a 1931 American Pre-Code comedy drama produced and released by RKO Pictures. The picture was directed by Lowell Sherman who also stars and marks the last starring screen appearance of silent screen diva Mae Murray. It is based on a 1924 Broadway play that starred Sherman playing the same role he plays in this film.
Movie: High Stakes
Top 10 Billed Cast
Joe Lennon
Dolly Jordan Lennon
Anne Cornwall
Richard Lennon
Louis Winkler (aka Louis DeSalta)
Judge Hennessey
Mrs. Hennessey
Murray
Mr. Gregory
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High Stakes is a 1931 American Pre-Code comedy drama produced and released by RKO Pictures. The picture was directed by Lowell Sherman who also stars and marks the last starring screen appearance of silent screen diva Mae Murray. It is based on a 1924 Broadway play that starred Sherman playing the same role he plays in this film.
Release Date
1931-08-18
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3.75
Rating:
1.9 startsTagline
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English
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