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  • Gambling on the High Seas (1940)
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    55 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
Gambling on the High Seas (1940)
Passed
55 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

Gambling boss Greg Morella runs a crooked ship-- all the gaming tables on his floating casino are rigged. Because the ship operates outside of the three-mile state limit, the authorities can't get the evidence they need to convict Morella....See moreGambling boss Greg Morella runs a crooked ship-- all the gaming tables on his floating casino are rigged. Because the ship operates outside of the three-mile state limit, the authorities can't get the evidence they need to convict Morella. Roving reporter Jim Carver thinks he can get the goods on the kingpin. He enlists Morella's secretary Laurie to help him secure evidence of the fixed games as well as proof that Morella murdered his partner Max Gates. Written by Daniel Bubbeo See less
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Director
Writers
Robert E. Kent (screen play) | Martin Mooney (from an idea by)
Cinematographer
L. William O'Connell (as L. Wm. O'Connell)
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Updated Jun 22, 1940

Release date
Jun 22, 1940 (United States)

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Cast

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43 cast members
Name Known for
Wayne Morris
Jim Carter Jim Carter   See fewer
Jane Wyman
Laurie Ogden Laurie Ogden   See fewer
Gilbert Roland
Greg Morella Greg Morella   See fewer
John Litel
U.S. District Attorney U.S. District Attorney   See fewer
Roger Pryor
Max Gates Max Gates   See fewer
Robert Strange
Larry Brill Larry Brill   See fewer
John Gallaudet
Steve Sterling Steve Sterling   See fewer
Frank Ferguson
City District Attorney City District Attorney   See fewer
Harry Shannon
Chief of Police Chief of Police   See fewer
George Reeves
Reporter Reporter   See fewer
George Meader
Secretary to City Attorney Secretary to City Attorney   See fewer
Maude Allen
Gambling Winning Matron (uncredited) Gambling Winning Matron (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Baker
Juror (uncredited) Juror (uncredited)   See fewer
Nat Carr
Gambling Ship Attendant (uncredited) Gambling Ship Attendant (uncredited)   See fewer
John Deering
Second Kidnapper (uncredited) Second Kidnapper (uncredited)   See fewer
Matty Fain
Well-Dressed Kidnapper (uncredited) Well-Dressed Kidnapper (uncredited)   See fewer
Gus Glassmire
City Editor (uncredited) City Editor (uncredited)   See fewer
Sol Gorss
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Eddie Graham
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Creighton Hale
Nelson (uncredited) Nelson (uncredited)   See fewer
Chuck Hamilton
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
John Harron
Coast Guard Officer (uncredited) Coast Guard Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian
First Federal Officer (uncredited) First Federal Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
William Hopper
Police Boat Radio Operator (uncredited) Police Boat Radio Operator (uncredited)   See fewer
Al Lloyd
Gambler with Slot Machine Trouble (uncredited) Gambler with Slot Machine Trouble (uncredited)   See fewer
George Lloyd
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Mayo
Policeman Mulligan (uncredited) Policeman Mulligan (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Meakin
Juror (uncredited) Juror (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Mower
Coast Guard Officer (uncredited) Coast Guard Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Allen Pomeroy
Second Federal Officer (uncredited) Second Federal Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
John J. Richardson
Crewman (uncredited) Crewman (uncredited)   See fewer
John Ridgely
Harbor Police Radio Operator (uncredited) Harbor Police Radio Operator (uncredited)   See fewer
Cliff Saum
Cliff (uncredited) Cliff (uncredited)   See fewer
Brick Sullivan
Police Officer (uncredited) Police Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Don Turner
Extra as Reporter (uncredited) Extra as Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Leo White
Gambling Ship Patron (uncredited) Gambling Ship Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Wilson
Crewman (uncredited) Crewman (uncredited)   See fewer
Walter Wilson
Judge Allison (uncredited) Judge Allison (uncredited)   See fewer
Claude Wisberg
Elevator Operator (uncredited) Elevator Operator (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Wise
Gambling Ship Patron with Camera (uncredited) Gambling Ship Patron with Camera (uncredited)   See fewer
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