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The Lady Gambles (1949)

NR · 1949-05-20 · 1h 39m · EN
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Once she was someone's wife ... now she's just someone's luck !

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.

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Michael GordonRéalisation

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Distribution et équipe complètes →
Barbara StanwyckBarbara StanwyckJoan Phillips BootheRobert PrestonRobert PrestonDavid BootheStephen McNallyStephen McNallyHorace CorriganEdith BarrettEdith BarrettRuth PhillipsJohn HoytJohn HoytDr. RojacElliott SullivanElliott SullivanBarkyPhilip Van ZandtPhilip Van ZandtChuck (as Phil Van Zandt)Leif EricksonLeif EricksonTonyCurt ConwayCurt ConwayBank ClerkHouseley StevensonHouseley StevensonPawnbrokerDon BeddoeDon BeddoeMr. Dennis SutherlandNana BryantNana BryantMrs. Dennis Sutherland

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AddictionMexicoDivorceLas vegasTraumatic childhoodCheatingGamblingCasinoSuicide attemptTold in flashbackNewspaper articleCasino ownerRouletteHigh stakesHorse racingNoirPoker gameCompulsive gamblingHorse trackMarital tensionsScheming wifeHoover damOlder sisterCrapsLoaded diceShooting diceFilm noir

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Frequently asked questions about The Lady Gambles

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.

How long is The Lady Gambles?

The Lady Gambles has a runtime of 99 minutes.