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The Lady Gambles

The Lady Gambles

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Lady Gambles
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1949-05-20
  • Runtime: 99 minutes
  • Rating: 5.9/10 (32 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Universal International Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.2247
  • Languages: English, Spanish

Cast & Crew

Barbara Stanwyck

Barbara Stanwyck

as Joan Phillips Boothe

Robert Preston

Robert Preston

as David Boothe

Stephen McNally

Stephen McNally

as Horace Corrigan

Edith Barrett

Edith Barrett

as Ruth Phillips

John Hoyt

John Hoyt

as Dr. Rojac

Elliott Sullivan

Elliott Sullivan

as Barky

John Harmon

John Harmon

as Frenchy

Philip Van Zandt

Philip Van Zandt

as Chuck (as Phil Van Zandt)

Leif Erickson

Leif Erickson

as Tony

Curt Conway

Curt Conway

as Bank Clerk

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The Lady Gambles

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lady Gambles?

The Lady Gambles is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1949-05-20.

Who are the main actors in The Lady Gambles?

The main cast includes Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Preston, Stephen McNally, Edith Barrett, John Hoyt, .

Where can I watch The Lady Gambles online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Lady Gambles is available.

Is The Lady Gambles based on a true story?

Once she was someone's wife ... now she's just someone's luck !

What is the IMDb rating of The Lady Gambles?

The Lady Gambles has an IMDb rating of 5.9/10 based on 32 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Lady Gambles?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Lady Gambles?

The soundtrack was composed by Universal International Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Lady Gambles filmed?

The Lady Gambles was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Lady Gambles?

The total runtime of The Lady Gambles is 99 minutes.

Is The Lady Gambles suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Lady Gambles?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Lady Gambles.

Does The Lady Gambles have a post-credit scene?

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