The Lady Gambles

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Release date: May 20, 1949
Duration: 99 minutes
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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.

Starring

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Barbara Stanwyck
Joan Phillips Boothe
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Robert Preston
David Boothe
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Stephen McNally
Horace Corrigan
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Edith Barrett
Ruth Phillips
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John Hoyt
Dr. Rojac