The Lady Gambles
Seen it?1949 | 99 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1949: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$4K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Gordon
- 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