A few films were made about the life of notorious bookie Arnold Rothstein. The story served as the basis for STREET OF CHANCE, with William Powell as the urbane gangland leader; then David Janssen did it several years later in THE BIG BANKROLL. In between, bits and pieces of Rothstein's
character emerged in various pictures, but this one purports to tell the truth, and is based on a story written by Rothstein's widow, although the names were changed. The casting of Tracy seemed awry to anyone who knew what Rothstein looked and sounded like. Tracy is a gambler in a race with time.
He means to make his bundle in a hurry and won't allow anyone to stand in his way. Thi...
Released:
1934
Rated:
NR
Length:
72 mins