The Lady Gambles (1949)

Once she was someone's wife ... now she's just someone's luck !

• Drama

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.

Rating

6.1 / 10 (34 votes)

Release date

May 20, 1949

Runtime

1h 39m

Language

English

Director

Michael Gordon

Status

Released