The Cold Deck

The Cold Deck

65 mins | Drama, Action, Western | Oct. 31, 1917

Gambler "On-the Level" Leigh (William S. Hart) is forced to leave his high rolling lifestyle to move his ailing sister Alice (Mildred Harris) to the healing climate the mountains. Financial strain compels him to resume his favored vocation. Unfortunately for Level, the dance hall girl Coralie (Alma Rubens) doesn't take rejection well and convinces the dealer to clean him out with a "cold deck". A desperate robbery ensues, leading to Level wanted for murder!

The Cold Deck

65 mins | Drama, Action, Western | Oct. 31, 1917

The Cold Deck
Gambler "On-the Level" Leigh (William S. Hart) is forced to leave his high rolling lifestyle to move his ailing sister Alice (Mildred Harris) to the healing climate the mountains. Financial strain compels him to resume his favored vocation. Unfortunately for Level, the dance hall girl Coralie (Alma Rubens) doesn't take rejection well and convinces the dealer to clean him out with a "cold deck". A desperate robbery ensues, leading to Level wanted for murder!
Producers Triangle Film Corporation
Original title The Cold Deck
Directors William S. Hart, Clifford Smith
Writers J.G. Hawks

Cast

William S. Hart

as Jefferson "On the Level" Leigh

Mildred Harris

as Alice Leigh

Edwin Wallock

as "Black Jack"

Sylvia Breamer

as Rose Larkin

Charles O. Rush

as Ace Hutton

Alma Rubens

as Coralie

Joe Knight

as Vigilante Chief