Any Number Can Play (1949)

6.9/10 112 min Drama

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.

Cast

Clark Gable

Charley Enley Kyng

Alexis Smith

Lon Kyng

Wendell Corey

Robbin Elcott

Audrey Totter

Alice Elcott

Frank Morgan

Jim Kurstyn

Mary Astor

Ada

Lewis Stone

Ben Gavery Snelerr

Barry Sullivan

Tycoon

Marjorie Rambeau

Sarah Calbern

Edgar Buchanan

Ed

Leon Ames

Dr. Palmer

Mickey Knox

Pete Senta

Richard Rober

Lew 'Angie' Debretti

William Conrad

Frank Sistina

Darryl Hickman

Paul Enley Kyng

Dorothy Comingore

Mrs. Purcell

Art Baker

Mr. Reardon

Charles Arnt

Joe Josephs (uncredited)

Benny Bartlett

Tommy Smith (uncredited)

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