The Lady Gambles
1949, English. Directed by Michael Gordon.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Michael GordonDirector
- Barbara StanwyckJoan Phillips Boothe
- Robert PrestonDavid Boothe
- Stephen McNallyHorace Corrigan
- Edith BarrettRuth Phillips
- John HoytDr. Rojac
- Elliott SullivanBarky
- John HarmonFrenchy
- Philip Van ZandtChuck (as Phil Van Zandt)
- Leif EricksonTony
- Curt ConwayBank Clerk
- Houseley StevensonPawnbroker
- Don BeddoeMr. Dennis Sutherland
Details
- Released
- 20 May 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lewis Meltzer, Oscar Saul, Roy Huggins
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How long is The Lady Gambles?
The Lady Gambles runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
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The Lady Gambles parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Lady Gambles is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Lady Gambles on?
The Lady Gambles isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lady Gambles?
If you liked The Lady Gambles, try Johnny Eager, The Good Thief, The Set-Up.
Who directed The Lady Gambles?
The Lady Gambles (1949) was directed by Michael Gordon and stars Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Preston, Stephen McNally.