The Cold Deck (1917)
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!
- Date of release
- 1917-10-31
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Genres
- Western, Action, Drama
- Director
- William S. Hart, Clifford Smith
Casting
- William S. Hart — Jefferson "On the Level" Leigh
- Mildred Harris — Alice Leigh
- Edwin Wallock — "Black Jack"
- Sylvia Breamer — Rose Larkin
- Charles O. Rush — Ace Hutton
- Alma Rubens — Coralie
- Joseph Knight — Vigilante Chief
Interesting facts
The Cold Deck is a 1917 American silent Western film directed by and starring William S. Hart.
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