The Lady Gambles (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1949, The Lady Gambles is a drama film directed by Michael Gordon, running about 99 minutes. “Once she was someone's wife ... now she's just someone's luck !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Lady Gambles stars Barbara Stanwyck as Joan Phillips Boothe, Robert Preston as David Boothe, Stephen McNally as Horace Corrigan and Edith Barrett as Ruth Phillips, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Lady Gambles has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lady Gambles page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lady Gambles tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lady Gambles (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lady Gambles change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lady Gambles worth watching?
- The Lady Gambles holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lady Gambles?
- The Lady Gambles stars Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Preston, Stephen McNally, Edith Barrett and John Hoyt.
- When was The Lady Gambles released?
- The Lady Gambles was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.