The Cold Deck
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The Cold Deck

0.0 / 10 1917 1h 5mNR English
WesternActionDrama

Storyline

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!

Cast & Crew

William S. Hart

William S. Hart

Jefferson "On the Level" Leigh

Lead
Mildred Harris

Mildred Harris

Alice Leigh

Edwin Wallock

Edwin Wallock

"Black Jack"

Sylvia Breamer

Sylvia Breamer

Rose Larkin

CO

Charles O. Rush

Ace Hutton

Alma Rubens

Alma Rubens

Coralie

JK

Joseph Knight

Vigilante Chief

What People Are Saying

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A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Clifford Smith's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Cold Deck is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker