poster

1949

NR (05/20/1949) (US)

Drama,

1h 39m

59

User Score

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

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.

1949

59

User Score

NR (05/20/1949) (US)

Drama,

1h 39m

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

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.

Cast

Barbara Stanwyck

Barbara Stanwyck

Joan Phillips Boothe

Robert Preston

Robert Preston

David Boothe

Stephen McNally

Stephen McNally

Horace Corrigan

Edith Barrett

Edith Barrett

Ruth Phillips

John Hoyt

John Hoyt

Dr. Rojac

Philip Van Zandt

Philip Van Zandt

Chuck (as Phil Van Zandt)

Curt Conway

Curt Conway

Bank Clerk

Don Beddoe

Don Beddoe

Mr. Dennis Sutherland

Nana Bryant

Nana Bryant

Mrs. Dennis Sutherland

Tony Curtis

Tony Curtis

Bellboy (as Anthony Curtis)

Peter Leeds

Peter Leeds

Jack Harris - Hotel Clerk

Esther Howard

Esther Howard

Gross Lady

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Leo Anthony

Leo Anthony

Dealer (uncredited)