The Cold Deck

October. 31,1917

Rating：

5.8

Genre：

Drama Action Western

Keywords：

Silent Film Gambling

Trailer Synopsis Cast

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!

William S. Hart as Jefferson "On the Level" Leigh

Mildred Harris as Alice Leigh

Edwin Wallock as "Black Jack"

Sylvia Breamer as Rose Larkin

Alma Rubens as Coralie

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