The Lady Gambles

    The Lady Gambles
    1949

    Synopsis

    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.

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    Cast

    • 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

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