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Gambling ship

Gambling Ship
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Movie poster
Directed by Louis J. Gasnier
Max Marcin
Written by Claude Binyon
Max Marcin
Starring Cary Grant
Benita Hume
Cinematography Charles Lang
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date
June 23, 1933
Running time
72 minutes
Country United States
Language English

Gambling Ship is a 1933 American Pre-Code drama film starring Cary Grant and Benita Hume. Directed by Louis J. Gasnier and Max Marcin, the film was based on the short stories "Fast One", "Lead Party", "Velvet" and "The Heat" by Paul Cain which was published in the Black Mask magazine. It was released by Paramount Pictures on June 23, 1933. Tired of the dangerous life as gambling boss, Ace Corbin retires from the racket, but old enemies won't let Ace begin his new life.

Ace Corbin (Cary Grant) a charming Chicago gangster is acquitted of murder charges, which was framed by Pete Manning (Jack La Rue) decides to reform and begin a new life in California. On the train, he falls in love with Eleanor La Velle (Benita Hume) a gambler's girlfriend. They both conceal their true identities and has adopted new aliases. In Southern California, Eleanor discovers that her lover, Joe Burke owner of the Casino Del Mar steamer, which operates legally outside the three-mile limit from the harbor is in debt for $9,000. Because Pete Manning's thugs are ruining his business.

Eleanor chooses to remain loyal and help Joe with his business, rather than desert and leave him for Ace. Joe and his right-hand man Blooey (Roscoe Karns) offer to turn over the casino to Ace, so he can improve the business and seek vengeance on Manning. Ace resists becoming involved until Manning's men threaten him. When Ace runs the casino he thwarts Manning's customers by commandeering the water taxis over to his steamship instead. The first evening, Ace encounters Eleanor on board the ship and she discovers his true identity. Eleanor who is still in love with Ace remains on the ship, even after Manning's men cause an explosion and fire on board.

When the customers have left the ship safely and the fire is out, Ace and Eleanor remains on board for the night. In the morning, the district attorney questions them both and Ace discovers Eleanor's real identity, including her relationship with Joe. Also in attendance is Joe, who likewise discovers Ace and Eleanor's relationship. Back aboard the casino steamship, during a storm Joe and Ace accuse Eleanor of being a two-timer and lying to them both. Meanwhile, Manning and his man sneak on board the ship and kills Joe. Blooey releases the anchor and the crashing waves wash Manning and his man off the deck. Ace, Blooey, and Eleanor jump to safety with life preservers. later, on a train Ace and Eleanor are married.


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