Movie
The Lady Gambles
Released: May 20, 1949 (1949)
Runtime: 99 minutes
Genres: 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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Philip Van Zandt as Chuck (as Phil Van Zandt)
Age at release: 44
- John Hoyt as Dr. Rojac
Age at release: 43
- John Harmon as Frenchy
Age at release: 43
- Edith Barrett as Ruth Phillips
Age at release: 42
- Barbara Stanwyck as Joan Phillips Boothe
Age at release: 41
- Elliott Sullivan as Barky
Age at release: 41
- Stephen McNally as Horace Corrigan
Age at release: 37
- Leif Erickson as Tony
Age at release: 37
- Curt Conway as Bank Clerk
Age at release: 34
- Robert Preston as David Boothe
Age at release: 30
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- Houseley Stevenson as Pawnbroker
Age at release: 69
- Polly Bailey as Woman at Slot Machine (uncredited)
Age at release: 66
- George M. Carleton as Macllwaine, Poker Player (uncredited)
Age at release: 63
- Frank Moran as Murphy
Age at release: 62
- William Bailey as Croupier (uncredited)
Age at release: 62
- Edward Biby as Casino Patron (uncredited)
Age at release: 62
- Nana Bryant as Mrs. Dennis Sutherland
Age at release: 60
- Harry 'Snub' Pollard as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Age at release: 59
- Esther Howard as Gross Lady
Age at release: 57
- George Calliga as Casino Patron (uncredited)
Age at release: 52
- Willie Bloom as Doorman (uncredited)
Age at release: 50
- Peter Brocco as Horse Player (uncredited)
Age at release: 46
- Don Beddoe as Mr. Dennis Sutherland
Age at release: 45
- Ralph Brooks as Casino Patron (uncredited)
Age at release: 45
- John Indrisano as Bert
Age at release: 43
- Al Bain as Dice Shooter (uncredited)
Age at release: 40
- Peter Leeds as Jack Harris - Hotel Clerk
Age at release: 31
- Tony Curtis as Bellboy (as Anthony Curtis)
Age at release: 23
- Leo Anthony as Dealer (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
- Douglas Carter as Clerk (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown