The Love Gambler (1922)
Drifter Dick Manners arrives at a ranch owned by Colonel Angus McClelland. When he wagers that he will be able to ride a wild bronco and kiss the ranchman's haughty daughter, Jean -- and wins -- he lands a job there. But Manners and Jean really fall in love and Colonel McClelland fires him. He then meets a woman who is dying, and she begs him to marry her so that her child will have a name. Manners obliges, and then Jean finds out about the situation.
Director: Joseph Franz
Genre: Adventure, Romance, Western
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: November 12, 1922
Cast
- John Gilbert - Dick Manners
- Carmel Myers - Jean McClelland
- Bruce Gordon - Joe McClelland
- C.E. Anderson - Curt Evans
- W.E. Lawrence - Tom Gould
- James Gordon - Colonel Angus McClelland
- Barbara Tennant - Kate
- Edward Cecil - Cameo Colby
- Doreen Turner - Ricardo (Kate's child)
Screenplay
- Jules Furthman (Scenario Writer)
- Lillian Bennett-Thompson (Story)
- George Hubbard (Story)
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Joseph Franz
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Love Gambler about?
- Drifter Dick Manners arrives at a ranch owned by Colonel Angus McClelland. When he wagers that he will be able to ride a wild bronco and kiss the ranchman's haughty daughter, Jean -- and wins -- he lands a job there. But Manners and Jean really fall in love and Colonel McClelland fires him. He then meets a woman who is dying, and she begs him to marry her so that her child will have a name. Manners obliges, and then Jean finds out about the situation.
- Who directed The Love Gambler?
- The Love Gambler was directed by Joseph Franz.
- Who stars in The Love Gambler?
- The Love Gambler stars John Gilbert, Carmel Myers, Bruce Gordon, C.E. Anderson, W.E. Lawrence, James Gordon.
- How long is The Love Gambler?
- The Love Gambler has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Love Gambler?
- The Love Gambler is a Adventure, Romance, Western film.
- Where was The Love Gambler produced?
- The Love Gambler was produced in United States of America.