The Big Gamble
Synopsis
A gambler, hopelessly in debt, agrees to pay off his debt by allowing his creditor to take out a life insurance policy on him and collecting once the one-year suicide clause has elapsed.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Niblo
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter DeLeon, F. McGrew Willis
- Original Title
- The Big Gamble
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Niblo
Walter DeLeon, F. McGrew Willis, Octavus Roy Cohen
Hal Mohr
Joseph Kane
Charles R. Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
Charles R. Rogers
Producer
Fred Niblo
Director
Hal Mohr
Director of Photography
Walter DeLeon
Screenplay
F. McGrew Willis
Screenplay
Joseph Kane
Editor
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Gamble
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What is The Big Gamble about?
A gambler, hopelessly in debt, agrees to pay off his debt by allowing his creditor to take out a life insurance policy on him and collecting once the one-year suicide clause has elapsed.
Who directed The Big Gamble?
The Big Gamble was directed by Fred Niblo.
Who stars in The Big Gamble?
The principal cast of The Big Gamble includes William Boyd, Dorothy Sebastian, Warner Oland, James Gleason, Geneva Mitchell.
When was The Big Gamble released and how long is it?
The Big Gamble was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Is The Big Gamble based on a book or true story?
The Big Gamble is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Octavus Roy Cohen".