The Lady Takes a Sailor (1949)
- 6.6
- 99 mins
- Comedy, Drama
Storyline
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.—Mike Rogers
Plot Keywords
compulsive gambler, sibling rivalry, holiday, told in flashback, mexico, first person narration, bookie, chicago illinois, emergency room, pawnshop, brandy, croupier, hidden camera, attempted suicide, lie, gambling addiction, stealing, female protagonist, degradation, cheating
Short Review
a sequel of sorts to 1945's 'the sailor takes a wife'.
Trailer
Streaming Service
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