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The Lady Gambles
1949·Movie
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A , drama: .
Good for family movie night · thought-provoking · adults
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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.
Noir MelodramaGambling Addiction StudyPost-War Domestic DramaCharacter-Driven TragedyVintage Las Vegas AtmospherePsychological DescentMarital DisintegrationClassic Hollywood ActingSocial Commentary on Vice
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MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.6).
Is The Lady Gambles okay for kids?
NR
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.