A Reckless Gamble (1928)
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Directors
Widgey R. Newman
Cast
Desmond Roberts
The story
Racehorse owner Dick Beresford is in love with Eve Charteris, but they cannot marry because he is penniless. He turns to betting to remedy the situation, and clashes with Sir Miles Wellington, his rival in business, and in love.
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silent film
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