Synopsis: A gambler places a bet with a bookmaker but since he doesn't have the betting money he leaves his 7 year old daughter as a guarantee (a marker, as they call it).
Appraisal: Based on a 1932 story by Damon Runyon, this movie has some fine comedic moments along with not so fine ones. Anyway it is worth watching for the one-liners. Visually, it is nothing to rave about and its mise-en-scene seems stale at times. Matthau is typecast yet again as the misanthrope with a heart of gold; Andrews is lovely yet miscast as the love interest.
Rating: 51
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