
Gambler's Choice
Seen it?1944 | 65 min | Drama, Crime
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1944: an older pace and style.
Professional gambler Ross Hadley owns a posh gaming establishment in the heart of 1910 New York. Hadley's main opponent is his childhood friend Mike McGlennon, who is determined to end his gambling activities.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank McDonald
- Chester MorrisRoss Hadley
- Nancy KellyMary Hayes / Vi Parker
- Russell HaydenMike McGlennon
- Lee PatrickFay Lawrence
- Lloyd CorriganUlysses Sylvester Rogers
- Sheldon LeonardChappie Wilson
- Lyle TalbotYellow Gloves Weldon
- Maxine LewisBonnie D'Arcy
- Tom DuganBenny
- Charles ArntHonest John McGrady