The Film
The Lady Gambles
Once she was someone's wife ... now she's just someone's luck !
The Story
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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Runtime
99 min
Released May 1949
Gallery
The Stills.
