Gambling Ship

Gambling Ship

I MAKE MY OWN LAWS 3 MILES OUT!

1933 · 72 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama

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!

Directed by Max Marcin · Written by Max Marcin

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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)

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