A Reckless Gamble
A Reckless Gamble is a 1928 British silent sports film directed by Widgey R. Newman and starring Desmond Roberts, Gladys Dunham and Wally Patch.[1] It was released as a quota quickie.[2] It is also known by the alternative title of Man in the Saddle.
| A Reckless Gamble | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Widgey R. Newman |
| Produced by | Frank Wheatcroft |
| Written by | Ernie Lotinga |
| Starring | Desmond Roberts Gladys Dunham Wally Patch |
Production company | Widgey R. Newman Productions |
| Distributed by | Producers Distributing Corporation |
Release date | October 1928 |
Running time | 48 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | Silent English intertitles |
Cast
- Desmond Roberts as Dick Beresford
- Gladys Dunham as Eve Charteris
- Wally Patch as Wally
- Simeon Stuart as Sir Miles Wellington
- Chubb Leach
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References
- Murphy p.457
- Chibnall p.258
Bibliography
- Chibnall, Steve. Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film. British Film Institute, 2007.
- Murphy, Robert. Directors in British and Irish Cinema: A Reference Companion. British Film Institute, 2006.
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