The Girl and the Gambler
Romance runs rampant and fiery adventure flames in this tale of a girl who knew her tamales and out-smarted the smartest man in Mexico.
1939 · 63 min · ★ 5.0 · Western, Comedy, Romance, Drama
An outlaw kidnaps a dancer and her lover in order to win a bet.
Directed by Lew Landers · Written by Joseph Fields
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Leo Carrillo El Rayo, aka Don José Maria Lopez y Tostado -
Tim Holt Johnny Powell -
Steffi Duna Dolores 'The Dove' Romero -
Donald MacBride Mike Bascom -
Chris-Pin Martin Pasqual -
Edward Raquello Rodolfo Ramos -
Paul Fix Charlie - J Julian Rivero Pedro
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Frank Puglia Gomez -
Esther Muir Madge -
Paul Sutton Manuelo -
Charles Stevens Andres
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