A Reckless Gamble (1928)
- Directed by
- Widgey R. Newman
- Genre
- silent film
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A man gets involved with horse racing and a romantic relationship. The film follows his risky choices and their outcomes.
light-heartedfast-pacednostalgicsimpleenergeticcheerful
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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