Gambler’s Choice (1944): Cast & Plot
Gambler’s Choice is a 1944 crime drama directed by Frank McDonald, starring Chester Morris as Ross Hadley, Russell Hayden and Lloyd Corrigan. It runs 1 hour 6 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 6m (66 min)
- Director
- Frank McDonald
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Pine-Thomas Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Gambler’s Choice About?
The premise of Gambler’s Choice without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A bolt of thunder‑fast excitement erupts as lives hang on the turn of a single card. Professional gambler Ross Hadley runs a luxurious gaming house in the heart of New York, where high‑stakes tables attract the city’s most daring players and every hand could change everything. The tension builds with each shuffle, and Ross must confront rivals, loyalty, and his own edge as the stakes rise beyond money.
Gambler’s Choice Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- b movie
- new york city
- illegal gambling
- gambling
- deception
- held at gunpoint
- street lamp lighter
- police raid
- song
- singing
- nightclub singer
- jealousy
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- violence
- poker game
- damsel in distress
- dismayed damsel
- corrupt politician
- henchman
- gunfire
- based on story
- year 1896
- year 1911
- childhood friendship
- period drama
- dying
- reform school
- illegal gambling casino
- gunshot wound
- romantic rivalry
- alcoholic
- family relationships
- irish american
- female singer
- burlesque dancer
- juvenile delinquent
- self sacrifice
- garter
- city alderman
- job promotion
- crooked businessman
- police captain
- betrayal
- job demotion
- honest policeman
- special prosecutor
- tie stick pin
- marriage
- gangster crime
- b action
- political drama
Gambler’s Choice Cast & Characters
Chester Morris leads the cast as Ross Hadley, with Russell Hayden as Mike McGlennon and Lloyd Corrigan as Ulysses Sylvester Rogers. Directed by Frank McDonald; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Frank McDonald
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Chester Morris as Ross Hadley - Russell Hayden as Mike McGlennon
- Lloyd Corrigan as Ulysses Sylvester Rogers
- Nancy Kelly as Mary Hayes / Vi Parker
Also Starring in Gambler’s Choice
· 10 more- Sheldon Leonard Chappie Wilson
- Lee Patrick Fay Lawrence
- Joseph Crehan Toby (uncredited)
- Tom Dugan Benny
- Byron Foulger Phony Robbery Victim (uncredited)
- Lyle Talbot Yellow Gloves Weldon
- Jack Carr Jim (uncredited)
- Charles Arnt Honest John McGrady
- Billy Nelson Danny May
- Maxine Lewis Bonnie D'Arcy
More from Frank McDonald
More films directed by Frank McDonald: Gunfight at Comanche Creek, The Underwater City, The Purple Gang and Treasure of Ruby Hills.
Gambler’s Choice Plot Summary
What happens in Gambler’s Choice from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1897, three children—Ross Hadley Chester Morris, Mike McGlennon Russell Hayden, and Mary Rogers Nancy Kelly—are brought before a judge for stealing a man’s wallet. McGlennon and Rogers have no prior record, so they are released to their parents. Hadley, however, is sent to a reform school.
Full summary
The whole story of Gambler’s Choice, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Gambler’s Choice?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What crime are the three children accused of at the start of the film?
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Gambler’s Choice FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Gambler’s Choice, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gambler’s Choice?
Gambler’s Choice runs 1 hour 6 minutes (66 minutes).
When was Gambler’s Choice released?
Gambler’s Choice was released on April 27, 1944.
Who directed Gambler’s Choice?
Gambler’s Choice was directed by Frank McDonald.
More films by Frank McDonald Who is in the cast of Gambler’s Choice?
Gambler’s Choice stars Chester Morris as Ross Hadley, Russell Hayden as Mike McGlennon and Lloyd Corrigan as Ulysses Sylvester Rogers, among 14 credited actors.
Does Gambler’s Choice have a post-credit scene?
No. Gambler’s Choice has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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