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The Lady Gambles 1949

Runtime

99 mins

Language

English

English

Joan Boothe travels to Las Vegas with her husband, reporter David, and begins gambling to fill the idle moments while he works on a story. Encouraged by the casino manager, her casual games spiral into a compulsive habit; she even borrows David’s expense money to sustain the addiction. The strain breaks their marriage, yet David remains determined to help her recover.

Joan Boothe travels to Las Vegas with her husband, reporter David, and begins gambling to fill the idle moments while he works on a story. Encouraged by the casino manager, her casual games spiral into a compulsive habit; she even borrows David’s expense money to sustain the addiction. The strain breaks their marriage, yet David remains determined to help her recover.

Does The Lady Gambles have end credit scenes?

No!

The Lady Gambles does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of The Lady Gambles

Explore the complete cast of The Lady Gambles, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


Robert Preston

Robert Preston

David Boothe

Tony Curtis

Tony Curtis

Bellboy (as Anthony Curtis)

Jack Gordon

Jack Gordon

Dealer (uncredited)

William Bailey

William Bailey

Croupier (uncredited)

Barbara Stanwyck

Barbara Stanwyck

Joan Phillips Boothe

Don Beddoe

Don Beddoe

Mr. Dennis Sutherland

Stuart Hall

Stuart Hall

Casino Patron (uncredited)

Peter Brocco

Peter Brocco

Horse Player (uncredited)

Curt Conway

Curt Conway

Bank Clerk

George Calliga

George Calliga

Casino Patron (uncredited)

John Hoyt

John Hoyt

Dr. Rojac

Harold Goodwin

Harold Goodwin

Westerner (uncredited)

Leif Erickson

Leif Erickson

Tony

Stephen McNally

Stephen McNally

Horace Corrigan

Houseley Stevenson

Houseley Stevenson

Pawnbroker

Esther Howard

Esther Howard

Gross Lady

Ralph Brooks

Ralph Brooks

Casino Patron (uncredited)

Philip Van Zandt

Philip Van Zandt

Chuck (as Phil Van Zandt)

Franklyn Farnum

Franklyn Farnum

Casino Patron (uncredited)

Jack Curtis

Jack Curtis

Casino Patron (uncredited)

Sam Harris

Sam Harris

Gambling Casino Patron (uncredited)

James Gonzalez

James Gonzalez

Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

John Harmon

John Harmon

Frenchy

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Heinie Conklin

Heinie Conklin

Joe - Gambler (uncredited)

Polly Bailey

Polly Bailey

Woman at Slot Machine (uncredited)

Peter Leeds

Peter Leeds

Jack Harris - Hotel Clerk

Edward Biby

Edward Biby

Casino Patron (uncredited)

Adolph Faylauer

Adolph Faylauer

Horse Player (uncredited)

Donald Kerr

Donald Kerr

Roulette Croupier (uncredited)

James Conaty

James Conaty

Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Dick Gordon

Dick Gordon

Casino Patron (uncredited)

Robert Haines

Robert Haines

Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)

Bobby Hale

Bobby Hale

Casino Patron (uncredited)

Mike Lally

Mike Lally

Stickman (uncredited)

Al Bain

Al Bain

Dice Shooter (uncredited)

Jimmie Dundee

Jimmie Dundee

Dice Player (uncredited)

Shep Houghton

Shep Houghton

Casino Patron (uncredited)

Frank Moran

Frank Moran

Murphy

Nana Bryant

Nana Bryant

Mrs. Dennis Sutherland

Sam Finn

Sam Finn

Dealer (uncredited)

Sherry Hall

Sherry Hall

Horse Player (uncredited)

Perc Launders

Perc Launders

Roulette Croupier (uncredited)

Jack Chefe

Jack Chefe

Casino Patron (uncredited)

Leo Anthony

Leo Anthony

Dealer (uncredited)

George M. Carleton

George M. Carleton

Macllwaine, Poker Player (uncredited)

Douglas Carter

Douglas Carter

Clerk (uncredited)

Charles Fogel

Charles Fogel

Casino Patron (uncredited)

Willie Bloom

Willie Bloom

Doorman (uncredited)

Edith Barrett

Edith Barrett

Ruth Phillips

George Hoagland

George Hoagland

Casino Patron (uncredited)

Beatrice Gray

Beatrice Gray

Nurse (uncredited)

Bill Cartledge

Bill Cartledge

Johnny - Jockey (uncredited)

John Indrisano

John Indrisano

Bert

Kenneth Cutler

Kenneth Cutler

Clerk (uncredited)

Eddie Fetherston

Eddie Fetherston

Horse Player (uncredited)

Elliott Sullivan

Elliott Sullivan

Barky

William Hudson

William Hudson

Horse Player (uncredited)

Watson Downs

Watson Downs

Lovett (uncredited)

Ella Ethridge

Ella Ethridge

Casino Patron (uncredited)

Donna La Barr

Donna La Barr

B Girl (uncredited)

Elmer Doyea

Elmer Doyea

Faro Dealer (uncredited)

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The Lady Gambles Other Names and Titles

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