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The Lady Gambles (1949)

Movie"Once she was someone's wife ... now she's just someone's luck !"
Audience Score
60
The Lady Gambles
NR 1 hr 39 minMay 20th, 1949Drama
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.
StarringBarbara StanwyckRobert PrestonStephen McNally
DirectorMichael Gordon

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:May 20th, 1949
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Universal International Pictures
Movie Tags:
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