The Lady Gambles
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.
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The Lady Gambles
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 20, 1949
Runtime
1h 39m
Genres
Drama
User Score
60%
Original Title
The Lady Gambles
Production Companies
Universal International Pictures
Director
Michael Gordon
Description
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.
