The Lady Gambles
1949·Movie·
·1h 39min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
Once she was someone's wife ... now she's just someone's luck !
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.
DNA
- Genres
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersRedemptionAddictionSelf-DestructionLove And Support
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersMarital StrugglesBetrayal Of TrustGambling AddictionAttempted RedemptionEnabling Behavior
- Pacing
- Narrative
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- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Russell Metty, Michael Gordon, Frank Shaw
Produced by:
Michael Kraike
Composed by:
Frank Skinner
Cast
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