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The Lady Gambles (1949)

The Lady Gambles (1949)

Drama

Once she was someone's wife ... now she's just someone's luck !

Release Date: 1949, May 20
Directors: Michael Gordon
Countries: United States of America
Production: Universal International Pictures
Cast: Franklyn Farnum, Sam Finn, Ralph Brooks, Shep Houghton, Peter Brocco, Eddie Fetherston, Dick Gordon, Jack Gordon, John Indrisano, Mike Lally, Charles Fogel, John Harmon

Overview:

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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