Men of Chance (1931)

In the thrilling world of high-stakes gambling, Johnny Silk, a suave gambler and bookmaker, finds himself the prime target of racetrack magnates Dorval and Farley. To exact revenge on Silk, they devise a cunning scheme and rope in the destitute Martha Preston to play the part of a wealthy, single French countess. Silk, charmed by the elegant facade, falls deeply in love and proposes marriage. The tables turn after the wedding, as Martha, who has genuinely developed feelings for Silk, unknowingly becomes a pawn in Dorval's grander scheme. She unwittingly hands over Silk's confidential betting data, leading to his financial ruin. Overwhelmed by guilt, she reveals the truth to Silk, who, in a fit of fury, banishes her from his life. Confronting a life of poverty, Martha once again finds herself entangled in Dorval's manipulative web. He implores her to betray Silk one final time. Will she succumb to Dorval's demands or find a way to redeem herself? The movie "Men of Chance" is an intriguing saga of love, betrayal, and the high-stakes world of gambling.

Men of Chance is a drama movie featuring Ricardo Cortez.

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