Set at the turn of the twentieth century, Gambler’s Choice is the story of two childhood friends who grow up on separate paths in life: one a police officer, one a gambler. Chester Morris stars as the rapacious bettor who owns his own underground casino in New York City while Russell Hayden is the police officer out to bust him. To make matters worse, both are in love with the same showgirl, the sexy Nancy Kelly. Gambler’s Choice is a clever production that thrives on the strength of its actors and ingenuity of its director. The recreation of turn of the century New York is breathtaking. But at its heart, Gambler’s Choice is a frank story about love, loss – and taking a roll of the dice.
