The Gamblers (1929)
The Dramatic Conflict of Lives and loves Entangled in the Coils of Wall St. Ticker tape!
Género : Drama
Tiempo de ejecución : 1H 11M
Director : Michael Curtiz
Sinopsis
A father-and-son team of cons gamble their firm’s assets. The son is caught investing money that doesn't belong to him and is indicted on a swindling charge. The plot gets spicy when the District Attorney handling the case is his former sweetheart's husband. This situation gives the DA an opportunity to prosecute his romantic rival.
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