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Lucky Gamblers
Lollypop Jones' character gets a job as a waiter at the 7-11 Club. Shortly after, he overhears a plot by ruthless gamblers to defraud the club owner of his ownership. Eventually, the gamblers using loaded dice, almost gain control of the club but Jones ends up saving the day.
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Plot Summary
A pair of gamblers, Skeeter and Dusty, arrive in a town controlled by a ruthless sheriff. When they discover that the sheriff is extorting money from the local townsfolk by forcing them into rigged card games, they decide to take him on. Their plan involves using Dusty's knack for playing cards to challenge the sheriff and win back the money for the community.
Critical Reception
Lucky Gamblers is a low-budget B-Western that offers predictable plotting and familiar archetypes. While it provides some lighthearted moments thanks to the chemistry between its leads, it rarely deviates from the genre's conventions. Audiences familiar with the era's Western comedies will find it a passable, if unremarkable, entry.
What Reviewers Say
A standard Western-comedy with decent pacing.
Relies heavily on the comedic timing of its leads.
Familiar plot, but enjoyable for fans of the genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older film, but those available suggest it is a light and entertaining Western with an emphasis on comedy.
Fun Fact
William Beaudine was a prolific director known for his work on many low-budget films, earning him the nickname 'One-Take Beaudine' due to his fast shooting style.
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