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Don't Gamble with Strangers
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Don't Gamble with Strangers

1946-06-22 · 68 min · ★ 6.1

Drama

Two card sharks, pretending to be brother and sister, clean out a small-town banker, then take over a crooked gambling joint.

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Directors
William Beaudine
Production companies
Monogram Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kane RichmondKane RichmondMike Samo
Bernadene HayesBernadene HayesFay Benton
Peter CooksonPeter CooksonBob Randall
Gloria WarrenGloria WarrenRuth Hamilfon
Charles TrowbridgeCharles TrowbridgeCreighton
Frank DaeFrank DaeJohn Randall
Anthony CarusoAnthony CarusoPinky Luiz (as Tony Caruso)
Philip Van ZandtPhilip Van ZandtMorelli (as Phil Van Zandt)
Harold GoodwinHarold GoodwinJohn Sanders
Leonard MudieLeonard MudieRobert Elliot
Bill KennedyBill KennedyHarry Arnold
Addison RichardsAddison RichardsPolice Chief Broderick
Ferris TaylorFerris TaylorMichael Larson
Mary FieldMrs. Arnold
Edith EvansonEdith EvansonMrs. Fielding
Steve DarrellSteve DarrellTony
Robert BarronRobert BarronPete
Cay ForesterMrs. Horton

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