Poker Movies "Brothers in the Saddle" and "The Chicken Wagon Family"
Poker movies began to proliferate in the motion picture industry in the 1900s. As early as 1920s, there are movie producers who began to be interested in making films that are focused on poker players and poker playing. Some of these are infamous and low-budgeted but they still feature details in poker games that are helpful to gamblers to enhance their knowledge about the game.
The poker movie entitled "Brothers in the Saddle," was released in 1949 and was directed by Lesley Salender. The setting of the film is in a rural community where a ranch owner named Nancy Austin lives. She was about to get married but before their wedding her brother Steve discovered that her fiancé is using her money in poker games. Her fiancé was determined to win more money from poker because he believed that poker games can help him escape from his life in the ranch. The man's interest in participating in poker games led to a crime that he had not expected to happen. Austin's fiancé has killed his opponent.
This film warns its viewers of the negative consequences of playing poker if it is not put in moderation. It is true that poker players can increase their money from poker games but this movie reminds them that it is still important that they be aware of the unnecessary outcomes of being frequently involved in the game.
"The Chicken Wagon Family," was released a decade earlier than "Brothers in the Saddle." Directed by Herbert I. Leeds and starred by Jane Withers and Kane Richmond, the film was introduced and watched by people in the 1920s. This poker film highlights the desire of a merchant to seek better opportunities in the city. Hence, the merchant together with his family migrates to New York City where they plan to start a new life. However, the deep interest of the merchant in poker brought troubles to the family.
Even if these poker movies were launched years ago, they still offer sufficient knowledge that will be useful to present day poker players. The films do not forget to remind their viewers of the negative outcomes of frequent involvement in poker events and tournaments. They also warn poker players of the consequences of playing in poker games when they are unprepared or they still lack the skills and knowledge which are needed in order to win. Hence, it will be helpful if poker players watch these films to be reminded of their behaviors while participating in poker games.