The Lady Gambles

1949 · 99 MIN · IMDB 6.6 · 1,130 VOTES · DIR. Michael Gordon

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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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,586 lines

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00:01:20 Ah, dice.
00:06:24 But for some people, it's a trap.
00:12:04 You can use these.
00:15:48 They must have files packed with shots.
00:18:59 Well, if you don't want to give me the house chips
00:23:34 I don't even understand myself.
00:28:22 Be good to me. Come on, number seven.
00:32:55 Probably before you, if we fly.
00:36:01 I stayed out here to chaperone Joan
00:40:03 Hello? David? Hello?
00:45:13 I didn't know you called.
00:48:46 Aw.
00:54:21 Oh, help me, David. Take me away from here.
00:57:51 and about 10 kids.
01:00:59 I'm afraid I can't afford it these days.
01:08:58 Not at the moment.
01:11:45 Oh, yes.
01:15:01 I'll eat every cent over a dime she's got on her.
01:18:48 So he's decided he doesn't like playing husband after all, huh?
01:23:19 You were supposed to keep her away from the track, too.
01:28:43 Hey, you're short here.
01:32:11 Don't worry, baby. Ruth's here now.
01:34:24 from the very day you were born.
05:00:05 I'll pay you back, I promise.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,586
Dialogue density16.0 lines / min
First line00:01:20
Final line05:00:05

Production Record

DirectorMichael Gordon
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes1,130