The Lady Gambles (1949)

6.1/10 99 min Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Barbara Stanwyck

Joan Phillips Boothe

Robert Preston

David Boothe

Stephen McNally

Horace Corrigan

Edith Barrett

Ruth Phillips

John Hoyt

Dr. Rojac

Elliott Sullivan

Barky

John Harmon

Frenchy

Philip Van Zandt

Chuck (as Phil Van Zandt)

Leif Erickson

Tony

Curt Conway

Bank Clerk

Houseley Stevenson

Pawnbroker

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)

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