

The Gambler and the Lady
1952-12-26 · 72 min · ★ 5.6
A greedy but successful professional gambler wants to join the British Establishment when he falls in love with a blue-blooded lady. But first he must mend his ways and then dump his nightclub singer girl friend. She's not so easy to get rid of, neither is his past.
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- Directors
- Patrick Jenkins
- Production companies
- Lippert Films, Hammer Film Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Dane ClarkJim Forster
Kathleen ByronPat
Naomi ChanceLady Susan Willens
Meredith EdwardsDave Davies
Anthony ForwoodLord Peter Willens
Eric PohlmannArturo Colonna
Julian SomersLicasi - Club Manager
Anthony IrelandRichard Farning
Max BaconMaxie
Mona WashbourneMiss Minter
Jane GriffithsLady Jane Greer
George PastellJacko Spina
Martin BensonTony - Pat's Dance Partner
Hal OsmondFred - Stable Groom
Percy MarmontLord Willens-HortlandTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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