Movie Description
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Michael Gordon
- Producer : Michael Kraike
- Editor : Milton Carruth
- Cast : Barbara Stanwyck,Robert Preston,Stephen McNally,Edith Barrett,John Hoyt,Elliott Sullivan,John Harmon,Philip Van Zandt,Leif Erickson,Curt Conway,Houseley Stevenson,Don Beddoe,Nana Bryant,Tony Curtis,Peter Leeds,Frank Moran,Esther Howard,John Indrisano,Harry 'Snub' Pollard,Leo Anthony,Polly Bailey,William Bailey,Al Bain,Edward Biby,Willie Bloom,Peter Brocco,Ralph Brooks,George Calliga,George M. Carleton,Douglas Carter,Bill Cartledge,Jack Chefe,James Conaty,Heinie Conklin,Jack Curtis,Kenneth Cutler,Watson Downs,Elmer Doyea,Jimmie Dundee,Ella Ethridge,Franklyn Farnum,Adolph Faylauer,Eddie Fetherston,Sam Finn,Charles Fogel,Joe Gilbert,James Gonzalez,Harold Goodwin,Dick Gordon,Jack Gordon,Beatrice Gray,Robert Haines,Bobby Hale,Sherry Hall,Stuart Hall,Sam Harris,George Hoagland,Shep Houghton,William Hudson,Donald Kerr,Donna La Barr,Mike Lally,Perc Launders
Cast
Joan Phillips Boothe
David Boothe
Horace Corrigan
Ruth Phillips
Dr. Rojac
Barky
Frenchy
Chuck (as Phil Van Zandt)
Tony
Bank Clerk
Pawnbroker
Mr. Dennis Sutherland
Mrs. Dennis Sutherland
Bellboy (as Anthony Curtis)
Jack Harris - Hotel Clerk
Murphy
Gross Lady
Bert
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Dealer (uncredited)
Woman at Slot Machine (uncredited)
Croupier (uncredited)
Dice Shooter (uncredited)
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Doorman (uncredited)
Horse Player (uncredited)
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Macllwaine, Poker Player (uncredited)
Clerk (uncredited)
Johnny - Jockey (uncredited)
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Joe - Gambler (uncredited)
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Clerk (uncredited)
Lovett (uncredited)
Faro Dealer (uncredited)
Dice Player (uncredited)
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Horse Player (uncredited)
Horse Player (uncredited)
Dealer (uncredited)
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Stickman (uncredited)
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Westerner (uncredited)
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Dealer (uncredited)
Nurse (uncredited)
Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Horse Player (uncredited)
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Gambling Casino Patron (uncredited)
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Horse Player (uncredited)
Roulette Croupier (uncredited)
B Girl (uncredited)
Stickman (uncredited)
Roulette Croupier (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Lady Gambles
Status Released
Release Information
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1949-05-20
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 39m
Production CompaniesUniversal International Pictures
Genres
- Drama