Friday, 20 February 2015

It's a gamble

A Throw of Dice (1929)

Directed by Franz Osten this film based on an episode from an Indian epic stars Seeta Devi, Himansu Rai and Charu Roy. Two princes that like to gamble both desire the same woman while one schemes to take her and the kingdom of the other prince.

The plot of this film is pretty basic and does not offer a huge amount that will surprise most viewers. As an anti-gambling film the story never really goes far enough or explores what draws the princes towards gambling. Some of the scenery is pretty nice and there is an element of authenticity as the film was shot in India.


3/5

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