The Cold Deck

Story

Synopsis

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!

Directors

Clifford Smith, William S. Hart

Writers

J.G. Hawks

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

31 October 1917

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  William S. Hart

  Jefferson "On the Level" Leigh

• 

  Mildred Harris

  Alice Leigh

• 

  Edwin Wallock

  "Black Jack"

• 

  Sylvia Breamer

  Rose Larkin

• Charles O. Rush

  Ace Hutton

• 

  Alma Rubens

  Coralie

• Joseph Knight

  Vigilante Chief