The read
It runs a compact 10m.
Synopsis
Sam the white-washer pines for the affluent Lindy, but she has dumped him in favor of another. Sam finds a large sum of money, and goes to New York to enjoy a shopping spree, buying new clothes, jewelry and a car with a driver. Back home, Lindy flips for Sam and his newfound wealth, and dumps the rival. Sam throws an engagement party where he indulges in a friendly game of cards with his former rival and another man, who unbeknownst to Sam, is a card shark.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
19 audience votes
Key crew
- Alice Guy-BlachéDirector
Cast
- James RussellSam Jones
Stills
Themes
new york citypokerfiancéstolen moneyengagementmoneypoker gameall black castsilent filmmarriage for moneymarriage engagementlosing money