The story of legendary gambler Diamond Jim Brady and his romance with entertainer Lillian Russell.The story of legendary gambler Diamond Jim Brady and his romance with entertainer Lillian Russell.The story of legendary gambler Diamond Jim Brady and his romance with entertainer Lillian Russell.
Stanley Andrews
- Gambler
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAlthough the real Diamond Jim Brady died in 1917, almost 20 years before this film was made, Edward Arnold, who played him, actually met Brady twice when Arnold was a young actor just starting out in the theater - once when Brady came to pick up an actress who was in the same play as Arnold, and another time when Arnold was in Ethel Barrymore's acting company and Brady came backstage to pay his respects to her.
- GoofsAfter we are informed the action has shifted to 1886, we see a montage of telegrams dated 1883.
- Quotes
Pawnbroker: What you need is a diamond.
Diamond Jim Brady: What for?
Pawnbroker: Well, to make money, you gotta look like money.
Featured review
Edward Arnold's signature role.
Folks, this is the finest movie I've ever seen. It stars my all-time favorite actor, Edward Arnold. I'm 53. I saw it just once. I was 20. I cried at the end (and I'm a guy!) It's disappeared. If anyone can tell me how to get a copy of it, I'll send them a lollipop.
This flick shoes Edward Arnold at his height. He is extremely underrated these days because he is so little known. A onetime president of the Screen Actors Guild (so was Ronald Reagan)but old Eddie was a president first. Additionally, Arnold once had top billing over Cary Grant (The Toast of New York.)
Anyway, if anyone can help me find this flick, I would be most grateful. Then there are other flicks after this.
Thank you,
This flick shoes Edward Arnold at his height. He is extremely underrated these days because he is so little known. A onetime president of the Screen Actors Guild (so was Ronald Reagan)but old Eddie was a president first. Additionally, Arnold once had top billing over Cary Grant (The Toast of New York.)
Anyway, if anyone can help me find this flick, I would be most grateful. Then there are other flicks after this.
Thank you,
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- dcmiller-3
- Aug 1, 2000
Details
- Runtime1 hour 28 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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