The Spieler (1928)

Directors

Tay Garnett

The story

Flash and Luke, also known as "Perfesser" McIntosh, are two fast-talking, light-fingered grifters who have long made their living working the midway of traveling carnivals, fleecing unsuspecting patrons with smooth patter and sleight-of-hand. Their fortunes shift when they learn that Cleo d'Alzelle, a spirited young woman who has just inherited her late father's carnival, is determined to run a clean operation and rid the midway of all crooks and racketeers. Seeing an opportunity to blend in as reformed men, Flash and Luke arrive at the D’Alzelle carnival shortly after Cleo fires her spieler for stealing a purse.

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