Any Number Can Play (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1949, Any Number Can Play is a drama film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 112 minutes. “The most exciting picture in years!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When illegal casino owner Charley Kyng develops heart disease, he is advised by a doctor to spend more time with his family. However, he finds it difficult to keep his work separate from his life at home. His son, Paul, feels ashamed of Charley's career and gets into a fight at his prom because of it. Meanwhile, Charley's brother-in-law, Robbin, who works at the casino, begins fixing games due to his extreme gambling debts.
Who’s in it. Any Number Can Play stars Clark Gable as Charley Enley Kyng, Alexis Smith as Lon Kyng, Wendell Corey as Robbin Elcott and Audrey Totter as Alice Elcott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Any Number Can Play has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Any Number Can Play page.
If you liked it. Fans of Any Number Can Play tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Any Number Can Play (1949)?
- In US, Any Number Can Play is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Any Number Can Play worth watching?
- Any Number Can Play holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Any Number Can Play?
- Any Number Can Play stars Clark Gable, Alexis Smith, Wendell Corey, Audrey Totter and Frank Morgan.
- When was Any Number Can Play released?
- Any Number Can Play was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.