The Prime Mover
Ace,a compulsive gambler and diner owner, discovers that his best friend, Jimbo, has telekinesis when he saves the driver in a car wreck. Jimbo rarely uses the powers, as give him headaches. But Ace sees opportunity and spirits his girlfriend Kitty and Jimbo to Las Vegas to win big at the gambling tables. After the first night, Ace wins enough money to last the rest of his life. But that's not good enough for Ace, who refuses to leave when Kitty wants to. She leaves, but he stays, going out on the town with the hotel's cigarette girl. The next day, Ace gets the biggest no-limits gambler to visit his hotel room and play craps. He keeps winning with Jimbo's help, but then loses on an all-or-nothing bet when Jimbo's powers suddenly desert him.Starring Dane Clark, Buddy Ebsen, Christine White. Released 1961
The Fever
Franklin Gibbs is a a tight-fisted man whose wife Flora wins a trip for two to Las Vegas. Franklin hates the whole idea, but when a drunk gives him a silver dollar and gets him to play a slot machine, everything changes. Not only does the machine pay off, but Franklin can hear the one-armed bandit calling his name and simply cannot stop playing.Starring Everett Sloane, William Kendis, Art Lewis, Carole Kent, Vivi Janiss, Lee Millar. Released in 1960
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