Best Gambling Movies & TV Series of the 1940s

The 12 best-rated gambling movies and TV series of the 1940s on 3eyedraven, ranked by a weighted audience score so the genuinely great rises above one-off perfect ratings. Every title has cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

The Big Sleep 1946 ★ 7.6

The Lady Eve 1941 ★ 7.3

The Set-Up 1949 ★ 7.3

The Naughty Nineties 1945 ★ 6.7

The Queen of Spades 1949 ★ 6.6

The Rocking Horse Winner 1949 ★ 6.5

Pardon My Sarong 1942 ★ 6.5

The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap 1947 ★ 6.3

Johnny O'Clock 1947 ★ 6.3

The Shanghai Gesture 1941 ★ 6.3

Johnny Eager 1941 ★ 6.2

The Lady Gambles 1949 ★ 6.1