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The Lady Gambles
Once she was someone's wife ... now she's just someone's luck !
6.1(34)19491h 39m
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.
- Director
- Michael Gordon
- Writers
- Lewis Meltzer,Oscar Saul,Roy Huggins
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Cast

Barbara Stanwyck
Joan Phillips Boothe

Robert Preston
David Boothe

Stephen McNally
Horace Corrigan

Edith Barrett
Ruth Phillips

John Hoyt
Dr. Rojac

Elliott Sullivan
Barky

John Harmon
Frenchy

Philip Van Zandt
Chuck (as Phil Van Zandt)

Leif Erickson
Tony

Curt Conway
Bank Clerk

Houseley Stevenson
Pawnbroker

Don Beddoe
Mr. Dennis Sutherland

Nana Bryant
Mrs. Dennis Sutherland

Tony Curtis
Bellboy (as Anthony Curtis)

Peter Leeds
Jack Harris - Hotel Clerk

Frank Moran
Murphy

Esther Howard
Gross Lady
John Indrisano
Bert

Harry 'Snub' Pollard
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Leo Anthony
Dealer (uncredited)
Polly Bailey
Woman at Slot Machine (uncredited)

William Bailey
Croupier (uncredited)

Al Bain
Dice Shooter (uncredited)
Edward Biby
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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Crew
Directing
- Michael GordonDirector
- Frank ShawAssistant Director
- Dorothy HughesScript Supervisor
Writing
- Lewis MeltzerStory
- Oscar SaulStory
- Halsted WellesAdaptation
- Roy HugginsScreenplay
Production
- Michael KraikeProducer
- Lew LearyProduction Manager
Camera
- Russell MettyDirector of Photography
- Dean PaupGrip
- William Cooper SmithCamera Operator
- Richard WallingStill Photographer
- Philip H. LathropCamera Operator
Editing
- Milton CarruthEditor
Sound
- Frank SkinnerOriginal Music Composer
- Leslie I. CareySound
- Corson JowettSound
- Ethmer RotenMusician
Art
- Russell A. GausmanSet Decoration
- Alexander GolitzenArt Direction
- Ruby R. LevittSet Decoration
Costume & Make-Up
- Orry-KellyCostume Design
- Bud WestmoreMakeup Artist
- Joan St. OeggerHairstylist
- Lillian BurkhartHairstylist
- Robert EwingMakeup Artist
Crew
- David S. HorsleySpecial Effects