On This Day... Gambling Ship (1933)

On 23 June 1933, Cary Grant's 11th full length film, Gambling Ship, was released.

Summary:

Tired of the dangerous life as gambling boss, Ace Corbin (Cary Grant) 'retires' from the racket and travels cross-country by train to begin a new life with a new name. 

On the train, he meets Eleanor (Benita Hume) and they fall in love. Ace's old life and Eleanor's deceptions collide with the typical results. But will love conquer all?

Cast:

Cary Grant... Ace Corbin
Benita Hume... Eleanor La Velle
Jack La Rue... Pete Manning
Glenda Farrell... Jeanne Sands
Roscoe Karns... Blooey
Arthur Vinton... Joe Burke
Charles Williams... Baby Face
Edwin Maxwell... D.A
Spencer Charters... Detective

Did You Know?

It was based on Paul Cain's short stories: 'Fast One', 'Lead Party', 'Velvet' and 'The Heat', which were published in Black Mask magazine.

A technical advisor was used to familiarize the actors in the film with the details of the parlance, activities, and manners of the gambling world. To maintain his anonymity he was known only as 

'Mr. 100'.

Carole Lombard was considered for the role of Eleanor La Velle.

After an African American boot-black called Oscar, who worked on the Paramount lot, was cast in a bit part, a black cinema in Los Angeles billed this movie as: "Sensational star in Gambling Ship, Oscar supported by Cary Grant." All the promo pictures outside the cinema were of Oscar.

Also Known As:

(original title)        Gambling Ship
Brazil                     Cassino Flutuante
Canada                  (English title)Gambling Ship
Japan                     (Japanese title)海の密室
Mexico                  Casino del mar
Portugal                 OCasino do Mar
Spain                     Casino del mar
Sweden                 Hasardskeppet
UK                        Gambling Ship

Lobby Cards:

Directed by Louis Gasnier and Max Marcin.
Produced and distributed by Paramount Publix.
Running time: 72 minutes.

Artwork by Rebekah Hawley of Studio 36.