The Turn of a Card
1918, English. Directed by Oscar Apfel.
"The Man Who Gambles is Always a Loser."
When he strikes it rich in Oklahoma oil fields, Jimmie Farrell is talked into risking everything in a card game against notorious gambler "Ace High" Burdette. To everyone's surprise, Burdette loses HIS fortune to Jimmie, including his estate in Long Island, NY. Stunned, Burdette wanders aimlessly through a forest and trips over a rock, sustaining a head injury. A feeble-minded local named "Curio" Johnson finds Burdette and takes him to his cabin, for some company. Meanwhile, Jimmie--under the impression that a depressed Burdette has killed himself--goes to New York to inspect his new "estate" and meets Burdette's daughter, Cynthia. The girl, however, mistakes him for a new chauffeur. Complications ensue.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Turn of a Card
The Turn of a Card isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 February 1918.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Oscar ApfelDirector
- J. Warren KerriganJimmie Montgomery Farrell
- Lois WilsonCynthia Burdette
- Eugene PalletteEddie Barrett
- William ConklinWilliam Phelps
- David Hartford'Ace High' Burdette
- Elinor FairMillie Jarvis
- Wallace WorsleyJohn Hays Cotton
- Frank ClarkFinnegan
- Clifford Alexander'Curio' Johnson
- Roy LaidlawMr. Marvis
- Albert R. CodySlavin
- Eleanor CruzeCast
Details
- Released
- 15 February 1918
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frederick Chapin, Thomas J. Geraghty
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Turn of a Card
Hooking Up
2020 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl
2024 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
In the Soup
1992 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Landline
2017 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Tyler Perry's Madea on the Run - The Play
2017 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
CQ
2001 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
SubUrbia
1997 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Madea Goes to Jail - The Play
2006 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Somewhere in Queens
2023 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
About Alex
2014 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Turn of a Card: quick answers
Is The Turn of a Card worth watching?
The Turn of a Card doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Turn of a Card?
The Turn of a Card runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Does The Turn of a Card have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Turn of a Card. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Turn of a Card parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Turn of a Card yet.
Which OTT platform is The Turn of a Card on?
The Turn of a Card isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 February 1918. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Turn of a Card?
If you liked The Turn of a Card, try Hooking Up, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl, In the Soup.
Who directed The Turn of a Card?
The Turn of a Card (1918) was directed by Oscar Apfel and stars J. Warren Kerrigan, Lois Wilson, Eugene Pallette.