Gioco d'azzardo

John Rogue (Roger Smith) is a Private Detective, or as he puts it, he's in the "Confidential Human Relations" business. Rogue is rather down on his luck, so, when a job comes up he jumps at the chance. He's hired to keep track of a beautiful, rich, and purportedly suicidal woman named Valerie York (Greta Baldwin).

What seems like a simple assignment soon gets complicated when Rogue attracts the attention of some thug types. He's eventually led to a secret club catering to those with Valerie's terminal proclivity.

Rogue uncovers a sinister plot having to do with something shown at the beginning of the movie.

ROGUE'S GALLERY is a nice update of the old hardboiled detective movies from the 1930's-40's, right down to the voice-over narration. It's packed with mystery, thrills, and a host of familiar co-stars like Farley Granger, Jackie Coogan, Brian Donlevy, Richard Arlen, and Edgar Bergen. There's even a cameo for singer Johnnie Ray!

A highly enjoyable yarn...