Flame of Barbary Coast

Flame of Barbary Coast is a 1945 American Western starring John Wayne, Ann Dvorak, Joseph Schildkraut, William Frawley, and Virginia Grey. The movie was scripted by Borden Chase and directed by Joseph Kane.

He sets himself to win Flaxens affections and decides the best way to do it is to take over. He gets his friend Wolf Wylie William Frawley to teach him everything about gambling, including how to spot cheating. When hes ready, he sells all he owns and returns to the city to challenge Morells rule of the Barbary Coast. He goes from casino to casino, challenging each ones resident poker champion to a headsup game, starting with Morell. Duke wins every time.Fergus then builds an opulent new gambling establishment, catering to the upper class. To make it a success, he needs to persuade Flaxen to come work for him, but she is initially not interested. Only when Morell offends her does she decide to accept Ferguss offer. And then the fireworks begin. Morell does not take the challenge lying down. In the midst of it all, the Great Earthquake of 1906 strikes, both Fergus and Morells businesses are destroyed, and Flaxon grievously injured. They rebuild and recover. Throw in a political battle, and someone gets the girl. ........

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