Any Number Can Play

Jul 15, 1949

1h 52m

★ 6.9

The most exciting picture in years!

Overview

When illegal casino owner Charley Kyng develops heart disease, he is advised by a doctor to spend more time with his family. However, he finds it difficult to keep his work separate from his life at home. His son, Paul, feels ashamed of Charley's career and gets into a fight at his prom because of it. Meanwhile, Charley's brother-in-law, Robbin, who works at the casino, begins fixing games due to his extreme gambling debts.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Any Number Can Play Trailers

Cast

Charley Enley Kyng

Clark Gable

Lon Kyng

Alexis Smith

Robbin Elcott

Wendell Corey

Alice Elcott

Audrey Totter

Jim Kurstyn

Frank Morgan

Ada

Mary Astor

Ben Gavery Snelerr

Lewis Stone

Tycoon

Barry Sullivan

Sarah Calbern

Marjorie Rambeau

Edgar Buchanan

Dr. Palmer

Leon Ames

Pete Senta

Mickey Knox

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