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The Lady Gambles

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6.0/10 • 31

1949-05-20 • 1h 39m

Drama

Once she was someone's wife ... now she's just someone's luck !

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.

Directors
Michael Gordon
Editors
Milton Carruth

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Barbara Stanwyck

    Barbara Stanwyck

    Joan Phillips Boothe

  2. Robert Preston

    Robert Preston

    David Boothe

  3. Stephen McNally

    Stephen McNally

    Horace Corrigan

  4. Edith Barrett

    Edith Barrett

    Ruth Phillips

  5. John Hoyt

    John Hoyt

    Dr. Rojac

  6. Elliott Sullivan

    Elliott Sullivan

    Barky

  7. John Harmon

    John Harmon

    Frenchy

  8. Philip Van Zandt

    Philip Van Zandt

    Chuck (as Phil Van Zandt)

  9. Leif Erickson

    Leif Erickson

    Tony

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
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