The Lady Gambles (1949)
1h 39m · 20 May 1949
Once she was someone's wife ... now she's just someone's luck !
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When Joan Boothe accompanies husband-reporter David to Las Vegas, she begins gambling to pass the time while he is doing a story. Encouraged by the casino manager, she gets hooked on gambling, to the point where she "borrows" David's expense money to pursue her addiction. This finally breaks up their marriage, but David continues trying to help her.
| Movie ID | 97353 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Michael Gordon |
| Main cast | Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Preston, Stephen McNally, Edith Barrett, John Hoyt, Elliott Sullivan, John Harmon, Philip Van Zandt |
| Release date | 20 May 1949 |
| Release year | 1949 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 99 min (1h 39m) |
| Rating | 6.1 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | Universal International Pictures |
Director: Michael Gordon
Writers: Oscar Saul, Lewis Meltzer, Roy Huggins
Top cast
Barbara StanwyckJoan Phillips Boothe
Robert PrestonDavid Boothe
Stephen McNallyHorace Corrigan
Edith BarrettRuth Phillips
John HoytDr. Rojac
Elliott SullivanBarky
John HarmonFrenchy
Philip Van ZandtChuck (as Phil Van Zandt)
Leif EricksonTony
Curt ConwayBank Clerk
Houseley StevensonPawnbroker
Don BeddoeMr. Dennis Sutherland
Nana BryantMrs. Dennis Sutherland
Tony CurtisBellboy (as Anthony Curtis)
Peter LeedsJack Harris - Hotel Clerk
Frank MoranMurphy
Esther HowardGross Lady
John IndrisanoBert
Harry 'Snub' PollardElevator Operator (uncredited)
Leo AnthonyDealer (uncredited)
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