
Little Miss Marker
Sorrowful Jones is a cheap bookie in the 1930s. When a gambler leaves his daughter as a marker for a bet, he gets stuck with her. His life will change a great deal with her arrival and his sudden love for a woman also involved in gambling operations.
Release Year
1980
Runtime
103 min
Audience Score
6.6
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Story Snapshot
Sorrowful Jones is a cheap bookie in the 1930s. When a gambler leaves his daughter as a marker for a bet, he gets stuck with her. His life will change a great deal with her arrival and his sudden love for a woman also involved in gambling operations.
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Little Miss Marker is a uplifting pick with easy complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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