The Love Gambler
Synopsis
Drifter Dick Manners arrives at a ranch owned by Colonel Angus McClelland. When he wagers that he will be able to ride a wild bronco and kiss the ranchman's haughty daughter, Jean -- and wins -- he lands a job there. But Manners and Jean really fall in love and Colonel McClelland fires him. He then meets a woman who is dying, and she begs him to marry her so that her child will have a name. Manners obliges, and then Jean finds out about the situation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Franz
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Furthman, Lillian Bennett-Thompson, George Hubbard
- Original Title
- The Love Gambler
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Franz
Jules Furthman, Lillian Bennett-Thompson, George Hubbard
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Franz
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Love Gambler
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What is The Love Gambler about?
Drifter Dick Manners arrives at a ranch owned by Colonel Angus McClelland. When he wagers that he will be able to ride a wild bronco and kiss the ranchman's haughty daughter, Jean -- and wins -- he lands a job there. But Manners and Jean really fall in love and Colonel McClelland fires him. He then meets a woman who is dying, and she begs him to marry her so that her child will have a name. Manners obliges, and then Jean finds out about the situation.
Who directed The Love Gambler?
The Love Gambler was directed by Joseph Franz.
Who stars in The Love Gambler?
The principal cast of The Love Gambler includes John Gilbert, Carmel Myers, Bruce Gordon, C.E. Anderson, W.E. Lawrence.
When was The Love Gambler released and how long is it?
The Love Gambler was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Love Gambler?
The Love Gambler holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).