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The Lady Gambles 1949 Directed by Michael Gordon

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Languages English , Spanish
Gnere Drama
Release Date 20 May 1949
99 mins
Cast
Barbara Stanwyck Joan Phillips Boothe
Robert Preston David Boothe
Stephen McNally Horace Corrigan
Edith Barrett Ruth Phillips
John Hoyt Dr. Rojac
John Harmon Frenchy
Philip Van Zandt Chuck (as Phil Van Zandt)
Curt Conway Bank Clerk
Don Beddoe Mr. Dennis Sutherland
Nana Bryant Mrs. Dennis Sutherland
Tony Curtis Bellboy (as Anthony Curtis)
Peter Leeds Jack Harris - Hotel Clerk
Frank Moran Murphy
Esther Howard Gross Lady
Harry 'Snub' Pollard Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Leo Anthony Dealer (uncredited)
Polly Bailey Woman at Slot Machine (uncredited)
William Bailey Croupier (uncredited)
Al Bain Dice Shooter (uncredited)
Edward Biby Casino Patron (uncredited)
Willie Bloom Doorman (uncredited)
Peter Brocco Horse Player (uncredited)
Ralph Brooks Casino Patron (uncredited)
George Calliga Casino Patron (uncredited)
George M. Carleton Macllwaine, Poker Player (uncredited)
Douglas Carter Clerk (uncredited)
Bill Cartledge Johnny - Jockey (uncredited)
Jack Chefe Casino Patron (uncredited)
James Conaty Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin Joe - Gambler (uncredited)
Jack Curtis Casino Patron (uncredited)
Kenneth Cutler Clerk (uncredited)
Watson Downs Lovett (uncredited)
Elmer Doyea Faro Dealer (uncredited)
Jimmie Dundee Dice Player (uncredited)
Ella Ethridge Casino Patron (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum Casino Patron (uncredited)
Adolph Faylauer Horse Player (uncredited)
Eddie Fetherston Horse Player (uncredited)
Sam Finn Dealer (uncredited)
Charles Fogel Casino Patron (uncredited)
Joe Gilbert Stickman (uncredited)
James Gonzalez Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Harold Goodwin Westerner (uncredited)
Dick Gordon Casino Patron (uncredited)
Jack Gordon Dealer (uncredited)
Beatrice Gray Nurse (uncredited)
Robert Haines Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)
Bobby Hale Casino Patron (uncredited)
Sherry Hall Horse Player (uncredited)
Stuart Hall Casino Patron (uncredited)
Sam Harris Gambling Casino Patron (uncredited)
George Hoagland Casino Patron (uncredited)
Shep Houghton Casino Patron (uncredited)
William Hudson Horse Player (uncredited)
Donald Kerr Roulette Croupier (uncredited)
Donna La Barr B Girl (uncredited)
Mike Lally Stickman (uncredited)
Perc Launders Roulette Croupier (uncredited)