The Turn of a Card

The film features J. Warren Kerrigan, Lois Wilson, and Eugene Pallette among its cast. It tells the story of Jimmie Farrell, who strikes it rich in the Oklahoma oil fields and is drawn into a risky card game with the notorious gambler, "Ace High" Burdette. When Burdette surprisingly loses his fortune, including a Long Island estate, unexpected events unfold.

As Burdette grapples with his loss and sustains a head injury, he is taken in by a local named "Curio" Johnson. Meanwhile, Jimmie, believing that Burdette has committed suicide, heads to New York to claim his new estate. There, he encounters Burdette's daughter, Cynthia, who mistakes him for a chauffeur, leading to a series of comical misunderstandings. The blend of comedy and drama in this silent era film provides a unique perspective on the consequences of gambling and fortune.