Dark Hazard (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1934, Dark Hazard is a drama film directed by Alfred E. Green, running about 73 minutes. “HE'D GAMBLE YOUR WEDDING RING ON QUEENS OVER DEUCES... BUT HE WOULDN'T STOP LOVING YOU ON A BET!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jim is a compulsive gambler. He meets Marge at a boarding house and they get married. His gambling causes problems. When he runs into old flame Valerie Marge leaves him. After a few years he returns, but she is now in love with old flame Pres. Jim buys racing dog Dark Hazard and makes a fortune which he loses on roulette.
Who’s in it. Dark Hazard stars Edward G. Robinson as Jim 'Buck' Turner, Genevieve Tobin as Marge Mayhew Turner, Glenda Farrell as Valerie 'Val' Wilson and Robert Barrat as Tex Willis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Dark Hazard has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark Hazard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark Hazard tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark Hazard (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dark Hazard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dark Hazard worth watching?
- Dark Hazard holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dark Hazard?
- Dark Hazard stars Edward G. Robinson, Genevieve Tobin, Glenda Farrell, Robert Barrat and Hobart Cavanaugh.
- When was Dark Hazard released?
- Dark Hazard was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.