

The Lady Gambles
1949-05-20 · 99 min · ★ 6.1
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.
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- Directors
- Michael Gordon
- Production companies
- Universal International Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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
Harry 'Snub' PollardElevator Operator (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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