The Lady Gambles (1949)

The Lady Gambles
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  • Genre: Drama
  • Running time: 99 min
  • Premiere: 20th of May 1949

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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Cast

Tony Curtis
as Bellboy (as Anthony Curtis)
Barbara Stanwyck
as Joan Phillips Boothe
Don Beddoe
as Mr. Dennis Sutherland
Robert Preston
as David Boothe
John Harmon
as Frenchy
John Hoyt
as Dr. Rojac
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Curt Conway
as Bank Clerk
Mike Lally
as Stickman (uncredited)
Nana Bryant
as Mrs. Dennis Sutherland
Peter Brocco
as Horse Player (uncredited)
Stephen McNally
as Horace Corrigan
Jack Chefe
as Casino Patron (uncredited)
Shep Houghton
as Casino Patron (uncredited)
Edith Barrett
as Ruth Phillips
Peter Leeds
as Jack Harris - Hotel Clerk
Al Bain
as Dice Shooter (uncredited)
George Calliga
as Casino Patron (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
as Casino Patron (uncredited)
Donald Kerr
as Roulette Croupier (uncredited)
Esther Howard
as Gross Lady
Harold Goodwin
as Westerner (uncredited)
Beatrice Gray
as Nurse (uncredited)
Philip Van Zandt
as Chuck (as Phil Van Zandt)
Eddie Fetherston
as Horse Player (uncredited)

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