Beating the Game (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film
Released in 1921, Beating the Game is a drama and crime film directed by Victor Schertzinger.
What it’s about. Professional safecracker Fancy Charlie breaks into the apartment of G.B. Lawson, a criminologist, and mistakenly believes that he has robbed a fellow safecracker. Out of "professional courtesy" he informs Lawson of what he has done. Instead of calling the police, Lawson--who believes in the philosophy of "honor among thieves"--makes a deal with Charlie: to show Charlie that it's actually more profitable to be a legitimate businessman then a crook, he'll give Charlie some money if Charlie will use it to establish a legitimate business in the small town of Plumfield, and at the end of a year they will divide up whatever profits Charlie is able to make honestly. Charlie agrees, but soon discovers that things aren't going to be quite as easy as he thought.
Who’s in it. Beating the Game stars Tom Moore as 'Fancy Charlie', Hazel Daly as Nellie Brown, DeWitt Jennings as G.B. Lawson and Richard Rosson as Ben Fanchette, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beating the Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beating the Game tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beating the Game (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beating the Game change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Beating the Game?
- Beating the Game stars Tom Moore, Hazel Daly, DeWitt Jennings, Richard Rosson and Nick Cogley.
- When was Beating the Game released?
- Beating the Game was released in 1921.