The Love Gambler_
Drifter Dick Manners arrives at a ranch owned by Colonel Angus McClelland. When he wagers that he will be able to ride a wild bronco and kiss the ranchman's haughty daughter, Jean -- and wins -- he lands a job there. But Manners and Jean really fall in love and Colonel McClelland fires him. He then meets a woman who is dying, and she begs him to marry her so that her child will have a name. Manners obliges, and then Jean finds out about the situation.
Starring
John Gilbert, Carmel Myers, Bruce Gordon
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Love Gambler was released 104 years ago in 1922.
Overview
Drifter Dick Manners arrives at a ranch owned by Colonel Angus McClelland. When he wagers that he will be able to ride a wild bronco and kiss the ranchman's ...
The Love Gambler is a Adventure, Romance, Western film with a runtime of 0h 50m.
CAST (9)
John Gilbert
Dick Manners
Carmel Myers
Jean McClelland
Bruce Gordon
Joe McClelland
C.E. Anderson
Curt Evans
W.E. Lawrence
Tom Gould
James Gordon
Colonel Angus McClelland
Barbara Tennant
Kate
EC
Edward Cecil
Cameo Colby
Doreen Turner
Ricardo (Kate's child)
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What is The Love Gambler about?
Drifter Dick Manners arrives at a ranch owned by Colonel Angus McClelland. When he wagers that he will be able to ride a wild bronco and kiss the ranchman's haughty daughter, Jean -- and wins -- he lands a job there. But Manners and Jean really fall in love and Colonel McClelland fires him. He then meets a woman who is dying, and she begs him to marry her so that her child will have a name. Manners obliges, and then Jean finds out about the situation.
How long is The Love Gambler?
The Love Gambler has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in The Love Gambler?
The cast of The Love Gambler includes John Gilbert, Carmel Myers, Bruce Gordon, C.E. Anderson, W.E. Lawrence.
GENRES (3)
Adventure
Romance
Western