Pawned is a thrilling story of John Bruce, a gambler. He loved gambling so much that he ended up a South Seas derelict. But things take a turn in Bruce's life when he comes to the attention of Gilbert Larmon, who secretly runs a chain of gambling establishments. The story follows his adventures, romance, and encounters with a villain. It explores the lives of various characters who have all pawned their lives away in one way or another.
