The Lady Pays Off
“The Most Beautiful I.O.U. a Gambler Ever Collected...”
Synopsis
The naive Evelyn Warren, elected school teacher of the year by Time Magazine, goes to Las Vegas, where she loses a lot of money. In order to pay her debts, casino manager Matt Braddock asks her to take care of his sad little daughter Diana.
Top Cast
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Linda Darnell
Evelyn Walsh Warren
Stephen McNally
Matt Bradock
Gigi Perreau
Diane Braddock
Virginia Field
Kay Stoddard
Ann Codee
Marie
Nestor Paiva
Manuel
Katherine Warren
Bessie Howell
James Griffith
Ronald
John Doucette
Taxi Driver
Lynne Hunter
Minnie
Billy Wayne
Croupier
William Newell
Bartender (as Billy Newell)
Paul McVey
Speaker
Tristram Coffin
Carl
Judd Holdren
Face
Nolan Leary
Doctor
Ric Roman
Ricky
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Sirk
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert J. Cohen, Frank Gill Jr.
- Original Title
- The Lady Pays Off
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Sirk
Albert J. Cohen, Frank Gill Jr.
William H. Daniels
Russell F. Schoengarth
Albert J. Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Albert J. Cohen
Producer
Douglas Sirk
Director
Albert J. Cohen
Writer
Frank Gill Jr.
Writer
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lady Pays Off
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lady Pays Off about?
The naive Evelyn Warren, elected school teacher of the year by Time Magazine, goes to Las Vegas, where she loses a lot of money. In order to pay her debts, casino manager Matt Braddock asks her to take care of his sad little daughter Diana.
Who directed The Lady Pays Off?
The Lady Pays Off was directed by Douglas Sirk.
Who stars in The Lady Pays Off?
The principal cast of The Lady Pays Off includes Linda Darnell, Stephen McNally, Gigi Perreau, Virginia Field, Ann Codee.
When was The Lady Pays Off released and how long is it?
The Lady Pays Off was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.