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The Lady Gambles

6.0 99 mins Drama   1949
Universal International Pictures  
Director(s): Michael Gordon

Release Date: 20 Fri, 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.

Casts of The Lady Gambles

Barbara Stanwyck

as Joan Phillips Boothe

Robert Preston

as David Boothe

Stephen McNally

as Horace Corrigan

Edith Barrett

as Ruth Phillips

John Hoyt

as Dr. Rojac

Elliott Sullivan

as Barky

John Harmon

as Frenchy

Philip Van Zandt

as Chuck (as Phil Van Zandt)

Leif Erickson

as Tony

Curt Conway

as Bank Clerk

Houseley Stevenson

as Pawnbroker

Don Beddoe

as Mr. Dennis Sutherland

Nana Bryant

as Mrs. Dennis Sutherland

Tony Curtis

as Bellboy (as Anthony Curtis)

Peter Leeds

as Jack Harris - Hotel Clerk

Frank Moran

as Murphy

Esther Howard

as Gross Lady

John Indrisano

as Bert

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

as Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Leo Anthony

as Dealer (uncredited)

Polly Bailey

as Woman at Slot Machine (uncredited)

William Bailey

as Croupier (uncredited)

Al Bain

as Dice Shooter (uncredited)

Edward Biby

as Casino Patron (uncredited)

Willie Bloom

as Doorman (uncredited)

Peter Brocco

as Horse Player (uncredited)

Ralph Brooks

as Casino Patron (uncredited)

George Calliga

as Casino Patron (uncredited)

George M. Carleton

as Macllwaine, Poker Player (uncredited)

Douglas Carter

as Clerk (uncredited)

Bill Cartledge

as Johnny - Jockey (uncredited)

Jack Chefe

as Casino Patron (uncredited)

James Conaty

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Heinie Conklin

as Joe - Gambler (uncredited)

Jack Curtis

as Casino Patron (uncredited)

Kenneth Cutler

as Clerk (uncredited)

Watson Downs

as Lovett (uncredited)

Elmer Doyea

as Faro Dealer (uncredited)

Jimmie Dundee

as Dice Player (uncredited)

Ella Ethridge

as Casino Patron (uncredited)

Franklyn Farnum

as Casino Patron (uncredited)

Adolph Faylauer

as Horse Player (uncredited)

Eddie Fetherston

as Horse Player (uncredited)

Sam Finn

as Dealer (uncredited)

Charles Fogel

as Casino Patron (uncredited)

Joe Gilbert

as Stickman (uncredited)

James Gonzalez

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Harold Goodwin

as Westerner (uncredited)

Dick Gordon

as Casino Patron (uncredited)

Jack Gordon

as Dealer (uncredited)

Beatrice Gray

as Nurse (uncredited)

Robert Haines

as Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)

Bobby Hale

as Casino Patron (uncredited)

Sherry Hall

as Horse Player (uncredited)

Stuart Hall

as Casino Patron (uncredited)

Sam Harris

as Gambling Casino Patron (uncredited)

George Hoagland

as Casino Patron (uncredited)

Shep Houghton

as Casino Patron (uncredited)

William Hudson

as Horse Player (uncredited)

Donald Kerr

as Roulette Croupier (uncredited)

Donna La Barr

as B Girl (uncredited)

Mike Lally

as Stickman (uncredited)

Perc Launders

as Roulette Croupier (uncredited)

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