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The Cold Deck 1917 Directed by William S. Hart , Clifford Smith

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!

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Gneres Action , Drama , Western
Production Company Triangle Film Corporation
Release Date 31 October 1917
65 mins
Cast
William S. Hart Jefferson "On the Level" Leigh
Mildred Harris Alice Leigh
Edwin Wallock "Black Jack"
Sylvia Breamer Rose Larkin
Charles O. Rush Ace Hutton
Alma Rubens Coralie
Joseph Knight Vigilante Chief