The Queen of Spades

Seeking the fast track to an easy life via gambling, a working-class Russian army officer (Anton Walbrook) learns of an aged countess (Edith Evans) whose skills at faro were rumored to be gifted by the Devil himself. He seduces the noblewoman’s ward (Yvonne Mitchell) as a means of learning her secrets...but finds unholy consequences when his hand is called. Stylish and chilling adaptation of the Pushkin novella also stars Ronald Howard, Anthony Dawson, Mary Jerrold, Miles Malleson. 95 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; featurettes; theatrical trailer.