The Lady Gambles

1949 NR 1h 39m 6.6

A desperate husband tries to find help for his wife suffering from addictive gambling.

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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Info about The Lady Gambles

Studio(s): Universal International Pictures

Originally Released: May 20, 1949

Production Country: United States

Genres: Drama, Film-Noir