The Cold Deck

(1917)

★ 6.5 IMDb · 26 votes

Genres: Western, Action, Drama

Year: 1917

Runtime: 65 мин

Country: United States of America

Director: Уильям С. Харт, Clifford Smith

Cast: Уильям С. Харт, Милдред Харрис, Edwin Wallock, Sylvia Breamer, Charles O. Rush, Alma Rubens, Joseph Knight

Plot

Gambler "On-the Level" Leigh (William S. Hart) is forced to leave his high rolling lifestyle to move his ailing sister Alice (Mildred Harris) to the healing climate the mountains. Financial strain compels him to resume his favored vocation. Unfortunately for Level, the dance hall girl Coralie (Alma Rubens) doesn't take rejection well and convinces the dealer to clean him out with a "cold deck". A desperate robbery ensues, leading to Level wanted for murder!