A Gamble in Lives is a 1920 British silent drama film directed by George Ridgwell and starring Malvina Longfellow, Norman McKinnel and Alec Fraser.[1] It is based on the play The Joan Danvers by Frank Stayton.
| A Gamble in Lives | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | George Ridgwell |
| Written by | Frank Stayton (play) George Ridgwell |
| Produced by | Edward Godal |
| Starring | Malvina Longfellow Norman McKinnel Alec Fraser |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Pathé Pictures International |
Release date | November 1920 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Languages | Silent English intertitles |
Plot edit
An insurance agent demands a shipowner's daughter in return for silence regarding scuttling plans.
Cast edit
- Malvina Longfellow as Joan Danvers
- Norman McKinnel as James Danvers
- Alec Fraser as Captain Ross
- John Reid as Jimmie Danvers
- Molly Adair as Gladys Danvers
- Frances Ivor as Mrs. Danvers
- Bobby Andrews as Harry Riggs
- Alec Wynn-Thomas as Sims
References edit
- ^ Low p.370
Bibliography edit
- Low, Rachael. History of the British Film, 1918-1929. George Allen & Unwin, 1971.
External links edit
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