The Lady Gambles

Movie
Type
1949
Year
1h 39m
Runtime
★ 6.1
Rating
Drama
Genre

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.