Gambling Ship
“I MAKE MY OWN LAWS 3 MILES OUT!”
Synopsis
Tired of the dangerous life as gambling boss, Ace Corbin 'retires' from the racket and travels cross-country by train to begin a new life with a new name. On the train, he meets Eleanor and they fall in love. Eleanor is afraid to tell Ace she's a soiled dove and Ace doesn't tell Eleanor of his shady past. Old enemies won't let Ace begin his new life, and old commitments's won't free Eleanor of her sordid ties. Ace's old life and Eleanor's deception collide with the typical results. But love conquers all!
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Cary Grant
Ace Corbin
Benita Hume
Eleanor La Velle
Jack La Rue
Pete Manning
Glenda Farrell
Jeanne Sands
Roscoe Karns
Blooey
Arthur Vinton
Joe Burke
Charles Williams
Baby Face (Charles T. Pearson Jr.)
Edwin Maxwell
District Attorney Travers
Spencer Charters
Detective
Hooper Atchley
Doctor (uncredited)
Carrie Daumery
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Edward Gargan
Deputy (uncredited)
Arthur Hoyt
Roger (uncredited)
Marc Lawrence
Chicago Hood (uncredited)
Theodore Lorch
Gambler (uncredited)
Gail Patrick
(uncredited)
Syd Saylor
Sailor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 23, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis J. Gasnier, Max Marcin
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Marcin
- Original Title
- Gambling Ship
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis J. Gasnier, Max Marcin
Max Marcin, Seton I. Miller, Peter Ruric
Charles Lang
Department Leadership Roster
Louis J. Gasnier
Director
Max Marcin
Director
Max Marcin
Screenplay
Seton I. Miller
Writer
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gambling Ship
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What is Gambling Ship about?
Tired of the dangerous life as gambling boss, Ace Corbin 'retires' from the racket and travels cross-country by train to begin a new life with a new name. On the train, he meets Eleanor and they fall in love. Eleanor is afraid to tell Ace she's a soiled dove and Ace doesn't tell Eleanor of his shady past. Old enemies won't let Ace begin his new life, and old commitments's won't free Eleanor of her sordid ties. Ace's old life and Eleanor's deception collide with the typical results. But love conquers all!
Who directed Gambling Ship?
Gambling Ship was directed by Louis J. Gasnier, Max Marcin.
Who stars in Gambling Ship?
The principal cast of Gambling Ship includes Cary Grant, Benita Hume, Jack La Rue, Glenda Farrell, Roscoe Karns.
When was Gambling Ship released and how long is it?
Gambling Ship was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.