The Lady Gambles (1949)
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.
Where to watch The Lady Gambles
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What is The Lady Gambles about?
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. The Lady Gambles is a Drama movie, released on 1949-05-20, runtime 99 minutes.
Is The Lady Gambles worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Lady Gambles 6.1 out of 10 from 34 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Lady Gambles?
In the United States, The Lady Gambles can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Michael Gordon
Cast
- Barbara Stanwyck as Joan Phillips Boothe
- Robert Preston as David Boothe
- Stephen McNally as Horace Corrigan
- Edith Barrett as Ruth Phillips
- John Hoyt as Dr. Rojac
- Elliott Sullivan as Barky
- John Harmon as Frenchy
- Philip Van Zandt as Chuck (as Phil Van Zandt)
- Leif Erickson as Tony
- Curt Conway as Bank Clerk
- Houseley Stevenson as Pawnbroker
- Don Beddoe as Mr. Dennis Sutherland
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