Any Number Can Play
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Synopsis
When illegal casino owner Charley Kyng develops heart disease, he is advised by a doctor to spend more time with his family. However, he finds it difficult to keep his work separate from his life at home. His son, Paul, feels ashamed of Charley's career and gets into a fight at his prom because of it. Meanwhile, Charley's brother-in-law, Robbin, who works at the casino, begins fixing games due to his extreme gambling debts.
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Any Number Can Play - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-08
Top Cast
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Clark Gable
Charley Enley Kyng
Alexis Smith
Lon Kyng
Wendell Corey
Robbin Elcott
Audrey Totter
Alice Elcott
Frank Morgan
Jim Kurstyn
Mary Astor
Ada
Lewis Stone
Ben Gavery Snelerr
Barry Sullivan
Tycoon
Marjorie Rambeau
Sarah Calbern
Edgar Buchanan
Ed
Leon Ames
Dr. Palmer
Mickey Knox
Pete Senta
Richard Rober
Lew 'Angie' Debretti
William Conrad
Frank Sistina
Darryl Hickman
Paul Enley Kyng
Caleb Peterson
Sleigh
Dorothy Comingore
Mrs. Purcell
Art Baker
Mr. Reardon
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 15, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.35x
+$1.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mervyn LeRoy
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Brooks
- Original Score
- Lennie Hayton
- Original Title
- Any Number Can Play
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $1.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.2M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mervyn LeRoy
Richard Brooks, Edward Harris Heth
Lennie Hayton
Harold Rosson
Ralph E. Winters
Arthur Freed
Department Leadership Roster
Mervyn LeRoy
Director
Richard Brooks
Screenplay
Arthur Freed
Producer
Lennie Hayton
Original Music Composer
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Ralph E. Winters
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Any Number Can Play
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What is Any Number Can Play about?
When illegal casino owner Charley Kyng develops heart disease, he is advised by a doctor to spend more time with his family. However, he finds it difficult to keep his work separate from his life at home. His son, Paul, feels ashamed of Charley's career and gets into a fight at his prom because of it. Meanwhile, Charley's brother-in-law, Robbin, who works at the casino, begins fixing games due to his extreme gambling debts.
Who directed Any Number Can Play?
Any Number Can Play was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
Who stars in Any Number Can Play?
The principal cast of Any Number Can Play includes Clark Gable, Alexis Smith, Wendell Corey, Audrey Totter, Frank Morgan.
When was Any Number Can Play released and how long is it?
Any Number Can Play was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Any Number Can Play?
Any Number Can Play had a reported production budget of $1.4M and grossed $3.2M at the worldwide box office (2.35 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Any Number Can Play?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Any Number Can Play was composed by Lennie Hayton.
Is Any Number Can Play based on a book or true story?
Any Number Can Play is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edward Harris Heth".