Third Time Lucky
1949 · 90 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama
A gambler falls in love with a naive young girl. He thinks she is bringing him good luck. Then his main gambling rival arrives and he desires the girl as well.
Directed by Gordon Parry · Written by Gerald Butler
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Glynis Johns Joan Burns -
Dermot Walsh Lucky -
Harcourt Williams Doc -
Yvonne Owen Peggy -
Helen Haye Old Lady -
John Stuart Inspector - C Charles Goldner Flash Charlie
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