The Lady Gambles(1949)
Once she was someone's wife ... now she's just someone's luck !
The Lady Gambles 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.
The Lady Gambles (1949) is a drama film directed by Michael Gordon, released on May 20, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Preston, Stephen McNally and Edith Barrett. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Gordon
- Writers:
- Lewis Meltzer, Oscar Saul, Halsted Welles
- Producers:
- Michael Kraike
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Metty
- Composer:
- Frank Skinner
- Production:
- Universal International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Lady Gambles (1949) Trailer
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The Lady Gambles Cast & Crew
Main 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
Houseley Stevenson
as Pawnbroker
Don Beddoe
as Mr. Dennis Sutherland
Key crew
Directed by Michael Gordon, written by Lewis Meltzer, Oscar Saul and Halsted Welles, produced by Michael Kraike.
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The Lady Gambles Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 34 ratings.
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The Lady Gambles – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lady Gambles online?
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The Lady Gambles (1949) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Lady Gambles?
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The main cast of The Lady Gambles (1949) includes Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Preston, Stephen McNally, Edith Barrett and John Hoyt. The film was directed by Michael Gordon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lady Gambles released?
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The Lady Gambles was released on May 20, 1949 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Lady Gambles worth watching?
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The Lady Gambles (1949) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Lady Gambles?
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Yes. The official The Lady Gambles trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.