The Lady Gambles
The Lady Gambles
Release: 1949-05-20
·Runtime: 99m
·★ 6.0
Drama
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Universal International Pictures
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Philip Van Zandt
as Chuck (as Phil Van Zandt)
George Calliga
as Casino Patron (uncredited)
Jack Chefe
as Casino Patron (uncredited)
Shep Houghton
as Casino Patron (uncredited)
Mike Lally
as Stickman (uncredited)
Robert Preston
as David Boothe
Stephen McNally
as Horace Corrigan
Peter Leeds
as Jack Harris - Hotel Clerk
Eddie Fetherston
as Horse Player (uncredited)
Harold Goodwin
as Westerner (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
as Joe - Gambler (uncredited)
Esther Howard
as Gross Lady
William Bailey
as Croupier (uncredited)
Donald Kerr
as Roulette Croupier (uncredited)
Edith Barrett
as Ruth Phillips
Don Beddoe
as Mr. Dennis Sutherland
Tony Curtis
as Bellboy (as Anthony Curtis)
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Barbara Stanwyck
as Joan Phillips Boothe
Beatrice Gray
as Nurse (uncredited)
Leif Erickson
as Tony
Adolph Faylauer
as Horse Player (uncredited)
Frank Moran
as Murphy
John Harmon
as Frenchy
George M. Carleton
as Macllwaine, Poker Player (uncredited)
Houseley Stevenson
as Pawnbroker
Nana Bryant
as Mrs. Dennis Sutherland
Al Bain
as Dice Shooter (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
as Casino Patron (uncredited)
Peter Brocco
as Horse Player (uncredited)
Curt Conway
as Bank Clerk
John Hoyt
as Dr. Rojac
Elliott Sullivan
as Barky