A Gambling Rube
- Comedy
June 15, 1914 (US)
•0h 11m
A comedy short that revolves around a poker game, both above and underneath the table. This is considered to be a lost film.
June 15, 1914 (US)
•0h 11m
A comedy short that revolves around a poker game, both above and underneath the table. This is considered to be a lost film.
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Released on July 3, 1927
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