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A Reckless Gamble (1928)

A Reckless Gamble poster
Directed by
Widgey R. Newman
Genre
silent film
Country
United Kingdom
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A man gets involved with horse racing and a romantic relationship. The film follows his risky choices and their outcomes.

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What happens

A Reckless Gamble is a 1928 British silent sports film directed by Widgey R. Newman and starring Desmond Roberts, Gladys Dunham and Wally Patch. It was released as a quota quickie. It is also known by the alternative title of Man in the Saddle. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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