The Cold Deck (1917)
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!
Directors: Clifford Smith, William S. Hart.
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William S. Hart as Jefferson "On the Level" Leigh |
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Mildred Harris as Alice Leigh |
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Edwin Wallock as "Black Jack" |
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Sylvia Breamer as Rose Larkin |
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Charles O. Rush as Ace Hutton |
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Alma Rubens as Coralie |
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Joseph Knight as Vigilante Chief |
| Directing | Clifford Smith | Director |
| Art | Robert Brunton | Art Direction |
| Directing | William S. Hart | Director |
| Art | G. Harold Percival | Art Direction |
| Writing | J.G. Hawks | Writer |
| Camera | Joseph H. August | Director of Photography |