Drama · United States of America · 1949 · 1h 52m

Any Number Can Play

Any Number Can Play poster
Director
Mervyn LeRoy
Cast
Clark Gable as Charley Enley Kyng Alexis Smith as Lon Kyng Wendell Corey as Robbin Elcott Audrey Totter as Alice Elcott Frank Morgan as Jim Kurstyn Mary Astor as Ada
Crew
Harold Rosson — Director of Photography Ralph E. Winters — Editor Lennie Hayton — Original Music Composer Richard Brooks — Screenplay Edward Harris Heth — Novel Arthur Freed — Producer
Tagline

The most exciting picture in years!

Synopsis

When illegal casino owner Charley Kyng develops heart disease, he is advised by a doctor to spend more time with his family. However, he finds it difficult to keep his work separate from his life at home. His son, Paul, feels ashamed of Charley's career and gets into a fight at his prom because of it. Meanwhile, Charley's brother-in-law, Robbin, who works at the casino, begins fixing games due to his extreme gambling debts.

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Mood & Themes
casinogamblingloyaltystresscompulsive gamblingcrapsillegal gamblingheart conditiongambling housecroupierloaded diceshooting dice
Key Collaborators
Mervyn LeRoy Director Harold Rosson Director of Photography Ralph E. Winters Editor Lennie Hayton Original Music Composer Richard Brooks Screenplay Edward Harris Heth Novel Arthur Freed Producer
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