Gambling Ship

Tired of the dangerous life as gambling boss, Ace Corbin '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 and they fall in love. Eleanor is afraid to tell Ace she's a soiled dove and Ace doesn't tell Eleanor of his shady past. Old enemies won't let Ace begin his new life, and old commitments's won't free Eleanor of her sordid ties. Ace's old life and Eleanor's deception collide with the typical results. But love conquers all!

Cast

Cary Grant

as Ace Corbin

Benita Hume

as Eleanor La Velle

Jack La Rue

as Pete Manning

Glenda Farrell

as Jeanne Sands

Roscoe Karns

as Blooey

Arthur Vinton

as Joe Burke

Charles Williams

as Baby Face (Charles T. Pearson Jr.)

Edwin Maxwell

as District Attorney Travers

Spencer Charters

as Detective

Hooper Atchley

as Doctor (uncredited)

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