DANTE'S INFERNO

Over the four season run of Four Star Playhouse, Dick Powell made eight episodes as Willie Dante, owner of a swank restaurant with illegal gambling in the back room. Here are all of them, including

HOUSE ALWAYS WINS -- April 28, 1955. One evening, Willie sees an old flame with a man and another couple, The woman, still caring for Willie, tells him that the people she's with are planning to rob his casino.

STACKED DECK -- June 28, 1956. With Dick Powell. Willie Dante, owner of a gaming house, is threatened by blackmailers. They want to use his place for a payoff.

HIGH STAKES -- Jan. 26, 1956. Willie Dante, wily gambler-restaurateur, becomes a target for murder because of his latest romantic interest.

THE SQUEEZE -- Oct. 1, 1953. Stan, the son of the DA, is a secret gambler. He loses big in Willie's joint and pays by check. Stan's pretty sister shows up to ask Willie's help. Deras, a gangster up before the Grand Jury, wants to get hold of Stan's check to blackmail the DA.

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