Gambling Lady
“SHE WAITED FIVE YEARS FOR THIS ROLE!”
Synopsis
A businesslike syndicate runs all the gambling joints in town; least profitable is honest Mike Lee's. Under pressure to allow cheating, Mike "walks out," leaving tough-minded daughter Lady Lee to earn a living the only way she knows. She soon becomes a success gambling among the rich, but, falling out with the syndicate, she considers the marriage proposal of blueblood Garry Madison. Can such a match work despite snobbery and old associations?
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Top Cast
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Barbara Stanwyck
Jennifer Lady Lee
Joel McCrea
Garry Madison
Pat O'Brien
Charlie Lang
Claire Dodd
Sheila Aiken
C. Aubrey Smith
Peter Madison
Robert Barrat
Mike Lee
Arthur Vinton
Fallin
Phillip Reed
Steve
Philip Faversham
Don Carroway
Robert Elliott
Graves
Ferdinand Gottschalk
Cornelius - Lawyer
Willard Robertson
District Attorney
Huey White
Mealy - Bodyguard
Louise Beavers
Suzy - Peter's Cook (uncredited)
B.F. Blinn
Gambler (uncredited)
Wade Boteler
Sergeant at Bail Window (uncredited)
James Burke
Detective Making Raid (uncredited)
Leonard Carey
Butler at Gambling Club (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$230K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$653K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.84x
+$423K net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Archie Mayo
- Screenplay & Story
- Ralph Block, Doris Malloy
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- Gambling Lady
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Budget
- $230K
- Worldwide Gross
- $653K
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Archie Mayo
Ralph Block, Doris Malloy
Bernhard Kaun
George Barnes
Harold McLernon
Department Leadership Roster
Archie Mayo
Director
Ralph Block
Screenplay
Doris Malloy
Screenplay
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
George Barnes
Director of Photography
Harold McLernon
Editor
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gambling Lady
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What is Gambling Lady about?
A businesslike syndicate runs all the gambling joints in town; least profitable is honest Mike Lee's. Under pressure to allow cheating, Mike "walks out," leaving tough-minded daughter Lady Lee to earn a living the only way she knows. She soon becomes a success gambling among the rich, but, falling out with the syndicate, she considers the marriage proposal of blueblood Garry Madison. Can such a match work despite snobbery and old associations?
Who directed Gambling Lady?
Gambling Lady was directed by Archie Mayo.
Who stars in Gambling Lady?
The principal cast of Gambling Lady includes Barbara Stanwyck, Joel McCrea, Pat O'Brien, Claire Dodd, C. Aubrey Smith.
When was Gambling Lady released and how long is it?
Gambling Lady was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
What was the box office and production budget of Gambling Lady?
Gambling Lady had a reported production budget of $230K and grossed $653K at the worldwide box office (2.84 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Gambling Lady?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gambling Lady was composed by Bernhard Kaun.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gambling Lady?
Gambling Lady holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).