High Stakes_
High Stakes is a 1931 American Pre-Code comedy drama produced and released by RKO Pictures. The picture was directed by Lowell Sherman who also stars and marks the last starring screen appearance of silent screen diva Mae Murray. It is based on a 1924 Broadway play that starred Sherman playing the same role he plays in this film.
Starring
Lowell Sherman, Mae Murray, Karen Morley
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
High Stakes was released 95 years ago in 1931.
Overview
High Stakes is a 1931 American Pre-Code comedy drama produced and released by RKO Pictures. The picture was directed by Lowell Sherman who also stars and mar...
High Stakes is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 12m.
CAST (12)
Lowell Sherman
Joe Lennon
Mae Murray
Dolly Jordan Lennon
Karen Morley
Anne Cornwall
Edward Martindel
Richard Lennon
Leyland Hodgson
Louis Winkler (aka Louis DeSalta)
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Ethel Levey
Mrs. Leonore Gregory
Alan Roscoe
Judge Hennessey
Maude Turner Gordon
Mrs. Hennessey
Charles Coleman
Murray
Phillips Smalley
Mr. Gregory
Frank Mills
Barfly (uncredited)
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Alexander Pollard
Servant (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is High Stakes about?
High Stakes is a 1931 American Pre-Code comedy drama produced and released by RKO Pictures. The picture was directed by Lowell Sherman who also stars and marks the last starring screen appearance of silent screen diva Mae Murray. It is based on a 1924 Broadway play that starred Sherman playing the same role he plays in this film.
How long is High Stakes?
High Stakes has a runtime of 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Who stars in High Stakes?
The cast of High Stakes includes Lowell Sherman, Mae Murray, Karen Morley, Edward Martindel, Leyland Hodgson.
What is the rating of High Stakes?
High Stakes has a rating of 2.7 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy