The read
It runs a compact 1h 15m.
Synopsis
'Natural' Davis (William Powell) is a respected gambler who follows a ruthless code of honor with those who cheat against him. His wife, Alma (Kay Francis), wants to divorce him because of his addiction and lifestyle, but they agree on a reconciliation and second honeymoon together and 'Natural' promises to give up gambling. However, his plans change when his brother, 'Babe' (Regis Toomey), arrives in town looking to score big, and 'Natural' has to devise a plan quickly to put him off gambling forever.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- John CromwellDirector
- Lenore J. CoffeeWriter
- Howard EstabrookWriter
- Ben HechtWriter
- Charles MacArthurWriter
Cast
- William PowellJohn D. Marsden / 'Natural' Davis
- Jean ArthurJudith Marsden
- Kay FrancisAlma Marsden
- Regis Toomey'Babe' Marsden
- Stanley FieldsDorgan
- Brooks BenedictAl Mastick
- Betty FranciscoMrs. Mastick
- John RissoTony
- Joan StandingMiss Abrams
- Maurice BlackNick
- Irving BaconHarry
- Oscar ApfelBartender (uncredited)