Devil's Lottery

Devil's Lottery

MEN WERE DICE IN HER HANDS

1932 · 78 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

Intricate, soapy drama of romance, heartbreak, and murder amongst a diverse group of sweepstakes winners visiting a newspaper tycoon's estate.

Directed by Sam Taylor · Written by Guy Bolton

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