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The Lady Gambles

Directed by Michael Gordon

1949

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.

Released
20 May 1949
Runtime
99 min
Country
United States
Language
English
Screenplay
Roy Huggins
Story
Lewis Meltzer, Oscar Saul
Cinematography
Russell Metty
Music
Frank Skinner
Editor
Milton Carruth
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