Meet Me in Las Vegas (1956): Cast & Plot
Meet Me in Las Vegas is a 1956 romantic comedy directed by Roy Rowland, starring Dan Dailey as Chuck Rodwell, Frank Wilcox and Luana Lee. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Roy Rowland
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Meet Me in Las Vegas About?
The premise of Meet Me in Las Vegas without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Presented in vivid Cinemascope color, the MGM musical follows gambler-cowboy Chuck Rodwell, who discovers his roulette luck spikes whenever he holds hands with the beautiful dancer Marie. At first Marie refuses to share that simple touch, setting up a playful tug‑of‑war that fuels both the comedy and the romance.
Meet Me in Las Vegas Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- roulette
- lucky
- gambling
- gambling winnings
- rehearsal dinner
- front page story
- flamingo hotel las vegas
- sahara hotel las vegas
- sands hotel
- hangover
- reporter
- flirting
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- jealous girlfriend
- audience
- liquor
- drunk
- chorus girl
- dancing
- diamond earring
- orchestra
- shower
- threesome
- dinner
- kiss
- winning streak
- cameo appearance
- bar
- gambler
- bedroom
- singer
- duet
- stretching
- dealer
- rose
- rehearsal
- ballerina
- hotel room
- hotel
- superstition
- casino chip
- guitar
- piano
- slot machine
- swimming pool
- holding hands
- slip
- casino manager
- ballet dancer
- cowboy hat
- horse
Meet Me in Las Vegas Cast & Characters
Dan Dailey leads the cast as Chuck Rodwell, with Frank Wilcox as Sands Co-Owner (uncredited) and Luana Lee as Sands Guest (uncredited). Directed by Roy Rowland; 42 actors are credited in all.
- Director Roy Rowland
- Dan Dailey as Chuck Rodwell
- Frank Wilcox as Sands Co-Owner (uncredited)
- Luana Lee as Sands Guest (uncredited)
- Cyd Charisse as Maria Corvier
Also Starring in Meet Me in Las Vegas
· 38 more- Cara Williams Kelly Donavan
- Oskar Karlweis Lotzi
- Lili Darvas Sari Hatvany
- Paul Henreid Pierre
- Frank Sinatra Man at Slot Machine (uncredited)
- Debbie Reynolds Debbie Reynolds (uncredited)
- Agnes Moorehead Miss Hattie
- Bess Flowers Roulette Player (uncredited)
- Peter Lorre
- Steve Forrest Steve Forrest (uncredited)
- George Chakiris Young Groom
- Jerry Colonna Jerry Colonna
- Jim Backus Tom Culdane
- Dabbs Greer Mr. Smith-Johnson (uncredited)
- Sammy Davis Jr. Sammy Davis Jr. (voice) (uncredited)
- Benny Rubin Roulette Croupier
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- Tony Martin Tony Martin (uncredited)
- Lena Horne Lena Horne
- Henry Slate Slate Brother
- Pier Angeli Pier Angeli (uncredited)
- Jack Daly Meek Husband
- Robert Fuller Dancer (uncredited)
- Jeff Richards Jeff Richards (uncredited)
- John Harding Worried Boss
- Dewey Martin Dewey Martin (uncredited)
- Elaine Stewart Eliane Stewart (uncredited)
- Liliane Montevecchi Lilli
- Betty Lynn Young Bride
- Peggy Moffitt Showgirl (uncredited)
- John Brascia Dancer
- Vic Damone Vic Damone (uncredited)
- Dickie Humphreys Dancer (uncredited)
- Henny Backus Bossy Wife
- Jack Slate Slate Brother
- Mitsuko Sawamura Mitsuko Sawamura
- Frankie Laine Frankie Laine
- Sid Slate Slate Brother
- Pete Rugolo Conductor
Meet Me in Las Vegas Plot Summary
What happens in Meet Me in Las Vegas from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Chuck Rodwell [Dan Dailey] arrives at the Sands Hotel for his annual pilgrimage to the gambling tables, a glossy ritual that the staff both admire and fear. He’s welcomed with smiles and superstitions, because everyone knows his luck can swing from thunderous wins to dangerous losses in a heartbeat. His personal talisman is unusual: he believes that holding hands with an unsuspecting woman walking by can turn the tides of fate in his favor, a quirk that has shaped his trips before and promises to color this one as well.
Full summary
The whole story of Meet Me in Las Vegas, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Meet Me in Las Vegas?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the gambler who believes hand‑holding brings him luck?
Cars in Meet Me in Las Vegas
9 cars on screen, including the 1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible and the 1947 ACF-Brill Model IC-41.
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1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible Important role -
1947 ACF-Brill Model IC-41 Background role -
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Background role -
1951 Chrysler Crown Imperial Background role
Meet Me in Las Vegas Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Viva Las Vegas!” and “Donne... dadi... denaro!”.
- Also known as
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- Viva Las Vegas!
- Donne... dadi... denaro!
- 赌城艳遇
- ¡Viva Las Vegas!
- Встречай меня в Лас-Вегасе
- Viva Las Vegas
- 賭城豔遇
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Meet Me in Las Vegas FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Meet Me in Las Vegas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Meet Me in Las Vegas?
Meet Me in Las Vegas runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Meet Me in Las Vegas released?
Meet Me in Las Vegas was released on February 21, 1956.
Who directed Meet Me in Las Vegas?
Meet Me in Las Vegas was directed by Roy Rowland.
More films by Roy Rowland Who is in the cast of Meet Me in Las Vegas?
Meet Me in Las Vegas stars Dan Dailey as Chuck Rodwell, Frank Wilcox as Sands Co-Owner (uncredited) and Luana Lee as Sands Guest (uncredited), among 42 credited actors.
Does Meet Me in Las Vegas have a post-credit scene?
No. Meet Me in Las Vegas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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