The Cold Deck

Oct 31, 1917

1h 5m

★ 0.0

Overview

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!

Genres

Western

Action

Drama

Production Companies

Triangle Film Corporation

The Cold Deck Trailers

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Cast

Jefferson "On the Level" Leigh

William S. Hart

Alice Leigh

Mildred Harris

"Black Jack"

Edwin Wallock

Rose Larkin

Sylvia Breamer

Ace Hutton

Charles O. Rush

Coralie

Alma Rubens

Vigilante Chief

Joseph Knight

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