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"A Natural Born Gambler" is a short comedy. This film illustrates
the work of cinematographer Billy Bitzer, a star of Silent Hall of Fame.
Bert Williams was a major Broadway comedian. He was invited by
Biograph to write, direct and star in two films, with "A Natural Born
Gambler" being the better one by all accounts.
Bert Williams loves poker and is on the verge of winning big (with the help
of cheating) when the police intervenes and he is thrown in jail. There he has
a dream of playing a poker hand, but will he win or will he lose?
Directed by
Bert Williams
Produced by
Biograph Company
Scenario by
Bert Williams
Cinematography
Billy Bitzer
Starring
Bert Williams
Distributed by
General Film Company
Release date
July 24, 1916
Running time
23 min.
Country
United States
Language
Silent, English intertitles
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