The Turn of a Card
“"The Man Who Gambles is Always a Loser."”
Synopsis
When he strikes it rich in Oklahoma oil fields, Jimmie Farrell is talked into risking everything in a card game against notorious gambler "Ace High" Burdette. To everyone's surprise, Burdette loses HIS fortune to Jimmie, including his estate in Long Island, NY. Stunned, Burdette wanders aimlessly through a forest and trips over a rock, sustaining a head injury. A feeble-minded local named "Curio" Johnson finds Burdette and takes him to his cabin, for some company. Meanwhile, Jimmie--under the impression that a depressed Burdette has killed himself--goes to New York to inspect his new "estate" and meets Burdette's daughter, Cynthia. The girl, however, mistakes him for a new chauffeur. Complications ensue.
Top Cast
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J. Warren Kerrigan
Jimmie Montgomery Farrell
Lois Wilson
Cynthia Burdette
Eugene Pallette
Eddie Barrett
William Conklin
William Phelps
David Hartford
'Ace High' Burdette
Elinor Fair
Millie Jarvis
Wallace Worsley
John Hays Cotton
Frank Clark
Finnegan
Clifford Alexander
'Curio' Johnson
Roy Laidlaw
Mr. Marvis
Albert R. Cody
Slavin
Eleanor Cruze
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 15, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oscar Apfel
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederick Chapin, Thomas J. Geraghty
- Original Title
- The Turn of a Card
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Paralta Plays Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oscar Apfel
Frederick Chapin, Thomas J. Geraghty
Department Leadership Roster
Oscar Apfel
Director
Frederick Chapin
Writer
Thomas J. Geraghty
Writer
R. Holmes Paul
Production Design
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What is The Turn of a Card about?
When he strikes it rich in Oklahoma oil fields, Jimmie Farrell is talked into risking everything in a card game against notorious gambler "Ace High" Burdette. To everyone's surprise, Burdette loses HIS fortune to Jimmie, including his estate in Long Island, NY. Stunned, Burdette wanders aimlessly through a forest and trips over a rock, sustaining a head injury. A feeble-minded local named "Curio" Johnson finds Burdette and takes him to his cabin, for some company. Meanwhile, Jimmie--under the impression that a depressed Burdette has killed himself--goes to New York to inspect his new "estate" and meets Burdette's daughter, Cynthia. The girl, however, mistakes him for a new chauffeur. Complications ensue.
Who directed The Turn of a Card?
The Turn of a Card was directed by Oscar Apfel.
Who stars in The Turn of a Card?
The principal cast of The Turn of a Card includes J. Warren Kerrigan, Lois Wilson, Eugene Pallette, William Conklin, David Hartford.
When was The Turn of a Card released and how long is it?
The Turn of a Card was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.