The Lady Gambles
movie
Once she was someone's wife ... now she's just someone's luck !
Released May 20, 1949
Genres:
Overview
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.
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
Crew
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Oscar Saul
as
Story
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Milton Carruth
as
Editor
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Halsted Welles
as
Adaptation
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Michael Kraike
as
Producer
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Russell Metty
as
Director of Photography
Lewis Meltzer
as
Story
Michael Gordon
as
Director
Frank Skinner
as
Original Music Composer
Orry-Kelly
as
Costume Design
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Russell A. Gausman
as
Set Decoration
Bud Westmore
as
Makeup Artist
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Joan St. Oegger
as
Hairstylist