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The Lady Gambles

(1949)

Drama

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1hrs 39m

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.

Score

60

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Barbara Stanwyck as Joan Phillips Boothe

Barbara Stanwyck

** Joan Phillips Boothe

Robert Preston as David Boothe

Robert Preston

** David Boothe

Stephen McNally as Horace Corrigan

Stephen McNally

** Horace Corrigan

Edith Barrett as Ruth Phillips

Edith Barrett

** Ruth Phillips

John Hoyt as Dr. Rojac

John Hoyt

** Dr. Rojac

Elliott Sullivan as Barky

Elliott Sullivan

** Barky

John Harmon as Frenchy

John Harmon

** Frenchy

Philip Van Zandt as Chuck (as Phil Van Zandt)

Philip Van Zandt

** Chuck (as Phil Van Zandt)

Leif Erickson as Tony

Leif Erickson

** Tony

Curt Conway as Bank Clerk

Curt Conway

** Bank Clerk

Houseley Stevenson as Pawnbroker

Houseley Stevenson

** Pawnbroker

Don Beddoe as Mr. Dennis Sutherland

Don Beddoe

** Mr. Dennis Sutherland

Nana Bryant as Mrs. Dennis Sutherland

Nana Bryant

** Mrs. Dennis Sutherland

Tony Curtis as Bellboy (as Anthony Curtis)

Tony Curtis

** Bellboy (as Anthony Curtis)

Peter Leeds as Jack Harris - Hotel Clerk

Peter Leeds

** Jack Harris - Hotel Clerk

Frank Moran as Murphy

Frank Moran

** Murphy

Esther Howard as Gross Lady

Esther Howard

** Gross Lady

John Indrisano as Bert

John Indrisano

** Bert

Harry 'Snub' Pollard as Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

** Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Leo Anthony as Dealer (uncredited)

Leo Anthony

** Dealer (uncredited)

Polly Bailey as Woman at Slot Machine (uncredited)

Polly Bailey

** Woman at Slot Machine (uncredited)

William Bailey as Croupier (uncredited)

William Bailey

** Croupier (uncredited)

Al Bain as Dice Shooter (uncredited)

Al Bain

** Dice Shooter (uncredited)

Edward Biby as Casino Patron (uncredited)

Edward Biby

** Casino Patron (uncredited)

Willie Bloom as Doorman (uncredited)

Willie Bloom

** Doorman (uncredited)

Peter Brocco as Horse Player (uncredited)

Peter Brocco

** Horse Player (uncredited)

Ralph Brooks as Casino Patron (uncredited)

Ralph Brooks

** Casino Patron (uncredited)

George Calliga as Casino Patron (uncredited)

George Calliga

** Casino Patron (uncredited)

George M. Carleton as Macllwaine, Poker Player (uncredited)

George M. Carleton

** Macllwaine, Poker Player (uncredited)

Douglas Carter as Clerk (uncredited)

Douglas Carter

** Clerk (uncredited)

Bill Cartledge as Johnny - Jockey (uncredited)

Bill Cartledge

** Johnny - Jockey (uncredited)

Jack Chefe as Casino Patron (uncredited)

Jack Chefe

** Casino Patron (uncredited)

James Conaty as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

James Conaty

** Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Heinie Conklin as Joe - Gambler (uncredited)

Heinie Conklin

** Joe - Gambler (uncredited)

Jack Curtis as Casino Patron (uncredited)

Jack Curtis

** Casino Patron (uncredited)

Kenneth Cutler as Clerk (uncredited)

Kenneth Cutler

** Clerk (uncredited)

Watson Downs as Lovett (uncredited)

Watson Downs

** Lovett (uncredited)

Elmer Doyea as Faro Dealer (uncredited)

Elmer Doyea

** Faro Dealer (uncredited)

Jimmie Dundee as Dice Player (uncredited)

Jimmie Dundee

** Dice Player (uncredited)

Ella Ethridge as Casino Patron (uncredited)

Ella Ethridge

** Casino Patron (uncredited)

Franklyn Farnum as Casino Patron (uncredited)

Franklyn Farnum

** Casino Patron (uncredited)

Adolph Faylauer as Horse Player (uncredited)

Adolph Faylauer

** Horse Player (uncredited)

Eddie Fetherston as Horse Player (uncredited)

Eddie Fetherston

** Horse Player (uncredited)

Sam Finn as Dealer (uncredited)

Sam Finn

** Dealer (uncredited)

Charles Fogel as Casino Patron (uncredited)

Charles Fogel

** Casino Patron (uncredited)

Joe Gilbert as Stickman (uncredited)

Joe Gilbert

** Stickman (uncredited)

James Gonzalez as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

James Gonzalez

** Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Harold Goodwin as Westerner (uncredited)

Harold Goodwin

** Westerner (uncredited)

Dick Gordon as Casino Patron (uncredited)

Dick Gordon

** Casino Patron (uncredited)

Jack Gordon as Dealer (uncredited)

Jack Gordon

** Dealer (uncredited)

Beatrice Gray as Nurse (uncredited)

Beatrice Gray

** Nurse (uncredited)

Robert Haines as Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)

Robert Haines

** Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)

Bobby Hale as Casino Patron (uncredited)

Bobby Hale

** Casino Patron (uncredited)

Sherry Hall as Horse Player (uncredited)

Sherry Hall

** Horse Player (uncredited)

Stuart Hall as Casino Patron (uncredited)

Stuart Hall

** Casino Patron (uncredited)

Sam Harris as Gambling Casino Patron (uncredited)

Sam Harris

** Gambling Casino Patron (uncredited)

George Hoagland as Casino Patron (uncredited)

George Hoagland

** Casino Patron (uncredited)

Shep Houghton as Casino Patron (uncredited)

Shep Houghton

** Casino Patron (uncredited)

William Hudson as Horse Player (uncredited)

William Hudson

** Horse Player (uncredited)

Donald Kerr as Roulette Croupier (uncredited)

Donald Kerr

** Roulette Croupier (uncredited)

Donna La Barr as B Girl (uncredited)

Donna La Barr

** B Girl (uncredited)

Mike Lally as Stickman (uncredited)

Mike Lally

** Stickman (uncredited)

Perc Launders as Roulette Croupier (uncredited)

Perc Launders

** Roulette Croupier (uncredited)

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