Summary
In 'The Dice Woman,' Anita Gray, a wealthy but carefree young heiress, finds herself in a precarious situation when her car breaks down and she’s offered a ride by a stranger. The twist comes when the car turns out to be stolen, leading to a series of misadventures including prison, a risky escape on a freighter, and a job as a croupier at a casino. Her father, worried about her safety, commissions Hamlin to bring her back, but a twist of fate has Datto, a notorious criminal, abducting her for a ransom. The film, with its melodramatic storyline and vintage atmosphere, captures a moment in early cinema that blends suspense and romance in a way that might resonate with fans of classic film noir and adventure genres.
Anita Gray is the spoiled daughter of a millionaire. Returning home from a party, her car breaks down and she is picked up by a stranger, who sells her his car for a diamond bracelet. The car has been stolen and the police arrest her, but she escapes and takes refuge on a freighter bound for China. She has no money and has to work her way there. Her father learns of her destination and hires Hamlin to bring her safely home. Meanwhile, she has taken a job as a croupier at the dice table in a casino. Datto recognizes her and kidnaps her for ransom. But Hamlin is looking for her.
