Two notable gambling movies on TV tonight, on TCM (Turner Classic Movies) -- all times given are Eastern:

(1) first, is the "Shanghai Gesture," an over-the-top, wild, sinister "film noir" with a great cast and director (Josef von Sternberg). Very enjoyable gambling den atmosphere. To be enjoyed for the characters and atmosphere, not to be taken seriously. A real treat.
SHOW TITLE:
The Shanghai Gesture

CATEGORY:
Drama

SYNOPSIS:
Gambling-den boss Mother Gin Sling drags her British ex-lover's daughter into decadence.

CHANNEL:
82 [TCM]

DATE / TIME:
March 29: 11:00PM

RATING:
NR **

LENGTH:
120 Minutes

NOTES:
Black and White, English

STARRING:

• Gene Tierney

• Walter Huston

• Ona Munson

(2) second is "Gambling Lady,"
staring Barbara Stanwyck. I have not seen it:

SHOW TITLE:
Gambling Lady

CATEGORY:
Drama

SYNOPSIS:
A rich man's son marries a gambler's daughter who makes her living with cards.

CHANNEL:
82 [TCM]

DATE / TIME:
March 30: 7:30AM

RATING:
NR **+

LENGTH:
90 Minutes

NOTES:
Black and White, English

STARRING:

• Barbara Stanwyck

• Joel McCrea

• Pat O'Brien

• C. Aubrey Smith

• Claire Dodd

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