Red Dice
Originally released in 1926. Red Dice is a drama/crime film. directed by William K. Howard. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rod La Rocque, Marguerite De La Motte, and Ray Hallor
Synopsis
This unusual melodrama with comic touches was based on Octavus Roy Cohen's novel The Iron Chance. Alan Beckwith (Rod La Rocque) is a war hero who is very much down on his luck. He makes a deal with big-time bootlegger Andrew North (Gustave von Seyffertitz) -- if North will give him a large sum of money, Beckwith will kill himself at the end of a year's time. He is to marry a girl of North's choosing and take out an insurance policy naming her as beneficiary; North will collect from the widow. The plot thickens when Beckwith and Beverly (Marguerite De La Motte), the girl North has him marry, actually fall in love. Beverly's brother, Johnny (Ray Hallor), teams up with Beckwith to steal one of North's cargos of rum. North and his men catch them and things look bad until revenue officers -- called on by Beverly -- show up. The North gang is rounded up and Beckwith looks forward to a long life with his wife.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Dice about?
This unusual melodrama with comic touches was based on Octavus Roy Cohen's novel The Iron Chance. Alan Beckwith (Rod La Rocque) is a war hero who is very much down on his luck. He makes a deal with...
Who directed Red Dice?
Red Dice was directed by William K. Howard.
How long is Red Dice?
Red Dice has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Red Dice released?
Red Dice was released on March 14, 1926 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Red Dice?
The main cast of Red Dice includes Rod La Rocque, Marguerite De La Motte, Ray Hallor, Gustav von Seyffertitz, George Cooper.