The Prime Mover story

tz1959e2x21 · 1961-03-24

A gambler uses the telekinetic powers of his friend to win big in Las Vegas. Directed by: Richard L. Bare. Story by: Charles Beaumont.

12 total · 2 choice · 5 major · 5 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
greed for riches choice Winning a small fortune on the Las Vegas served only to make Ace greedy for more winnings.
money can't buy happiness choice In the end, Jimbo ensured that Ace learned how Kitty's love is more valuable than all the money in the world.
engaged couple major Ace and his longtime girlfriend Kitty were planning to marry but Ace didn't have enough money to throw a big wedding like he wanted.
friendship major Ace pressured his old friend Jimbo into using his telekinetic powers to their advantage on the Las Vegas strip.
gambling major We saw Ace having the time of his life winning a small fortune gambling on the Las Vegas strip.
obsession major Ace became obsessed with using his telekinetic friend Jimbo to win big on the Las Vegas strip.
telekinetic ability major Jimbo had this innate ability which his pal Ace twisted his harm into using to Ace's advantage gambling on the Las Vegas strip.
coping with having a headache minor Using his telekinetic ability gave Jimbo a bad headache.
love vs. material gain minor Kitty left her boyfriend Ace with this ultimatum: Either stop gambling immediately or else she'd leave him.
organized crime minor Ace played craps with a mobster.