His Greatest Gamble (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1934, His Greatest Gamble is a drama and romance film directed by John S. Robertson, running about 71 minutes. “A Man Gambles With Life Itself For the Sake of His Child.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. American gambler Philip Eden, who has ambushed his young daughter Alice from his estranged wife Florence, loses all of his money playing roulette in a French casino. In spite of Philip's sporadic income, he and Alice pledge to maintain an attitude of "wise foolishness" and to face the future together, one day at a time. Alice and Philip's happy plans are disrupted, however, when Bernice Solon, a jilted lover of Philip's, tracks them to their apartment and reveals that, out of jealousy, she has informed Florence of their whereabouts.
Who’s in it. His Greatest Gamble stars Richard Dix as Phillip, Dorothy Wilson as Alice, Bruce Cabot as Stephen and Erin O'Brien-Moore as Florence, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, His Greatest Gamble has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch His Greatest Gamble page.
If you liked it. Fans of His Greatest Gamble tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch His Greatest Gamble (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for His Greatest Gamble change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is His Greatest Gamble worth watching?
- His Greatest Gamble holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in His Greatest Gamble?
- His Greatest Gamble stars Richard Dix, Dorothy Wilson, Bruce Cabot, Erin O'Brien-Moore and Edith Fellows.
- When was His Greatest Gamble released?
- His Greatest Gamble was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.