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The Big Gamble

6.119311h 5mMovieThrillerCrime

A gambler, hopelessly in debt, agrees to pay off his debt by allowing his creditor to take out a life insurance policy on him and collecting once the one-year suicide clause has elapsed.

DirectorFred Niblo
WritersWalter DeLeon·F. McGrew Willis
ProducerCharles R. Rogers

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Cast · Directed by Fred Niblo

WBWilliam Boyd
William Boyd
Alan Beckwith
DSDorothy Sebastian
Dorothy Sebastian
Beverly Ames Beckwith
WOWarner Oland
Warner Oland
Andrew North
JGJames Gleason
James Gleason
Fred 'Squint' Dugan
GMGeneva Mitchell
Geneva Mitchell
Trixie, North's Companion
ZPZasu Pitts
Zasu Pitts
Nora Dugan
JMJune MacCloy
June MacCloy
Mae Robbins
WJWilliam Collier Jr.
William Collier Jr.
Johnnie Ames
RIRalph Ince
Ralph Ince
Webb

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The Big Gamble — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Big Gamble?

The Big Gamble isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Big Gamble on Netflix?

No, The Big Gamble is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is The Big Gamble on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Big Gamble isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Big Gamble for free?

The Big Gamble isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Big Gamble?

The Big Gamble hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 23, 1931. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.