Watch The Lady Gambles (1949) Official Trailer
Once she was someone's wife ... now she's just someone's luck !
6.1 / 10 IMDb May 20, 1949 1h 39m
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.
Director
Runtime
1h 39m
Release Date
May 20, 1949
Genre
Drama
Status
Released
Languages
English, Spanish
Country
United States of America
Producers
Cast
Barbara Stanwyck
as Joan Phillips Boothe
Robert Preston
as David Boothe
Stephen McNally
as Horace Corrigan
Edith Barrett
as Ruth Phillips
John Hoyt
as Dr. Rojac
Elliott Sullivan
as Barky
John Harmon
as Frenchy
Philip Van Zandt
as Chuck (as Phil Van Zandt)
Leif Erickson
as Tony
Curt Conway
as Bank Clerk
Houseley Stevenson
as Pawnbroker
Don Beddoe
as Mr. Dennis Sutherland
Nana Bryant
as Mrs. Dennis Sutherland
Tony Curtis
as Bellboy (as Anthony Curtis)
Peter Leeds
as Jack Harris - Hotel Clerk
Frank Moran
as Murphy
Esther Howard
as Gross Lady
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John Indrisano
as Bert
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
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Leo Anthony
as Dealer (uncredited)
Production Companies
Universal International PicturesThe Lady Gambles Official Trailer 1949
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