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The Lady Gambles

The Lady Gambles (1949)

1h 39m | PG-13

⭐ 6 / 10

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.

Director: Michael Gordon

Studio: Universal International Pictures

Genre: Drama

Video: 720p

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Cast

Barbara Stanwyck

Barbara Stanwyck

as Joan Phillips Boothe

Robert Preston

Robert Preston

as David Boothe

Stephen McNally

Stephen McNally

as Horace Corrigan

Edith Barrett

Edith Barrett

as Ruth Phillips

John Hoyt

John Hoyt

as Dr. Rojac

Elliott Sullivan

Elliott Sullivan

as Barky