The Lady Gambles
"Once she was someone's wife ... now she's just someone's luck !"
Originally released in 1949. The Lady Gambles is a drama film. directed by Michael Gordon.
Starring Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Preston, and Stephen McNally
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 20, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (33 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 t...
Who directed The Lady Gambles?
The Lady Gambles was directed by Michael Gordon.
How long is The Lady Gambles?
The Lady Gambles has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was The Lady Gambles released?
The Lady Gambles was released on May 20, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lady Gambles?
The main cast of The Lady Gambles includes Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Preston, Stephen McNally, Edith Barrett, John Hoyt.