The Las Vegas Story (1952)

Director:

Robert Stevenson

Writers (WGA):

Jay Dratler (story) and
Earl Felton (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

30 January 1952 (USA)

Genre:

Film-Noir | Crime | Drama

Plot:

The Las Vegas visit of singer Linda Rollins and her shady businessman husband leads to murder, and the cop on the case is Linda's old flame.

Plot Keywords:

Casino | Murder | Beautiful Woman

Cast

Jane Russell	...	Linda Rollins
Victor Mature	...	Lt. Dave Andrews
Vincent Price	...	Lloyd Rollins
Hoagy Carmichael	...	Happy
Brad Dexter	...	Tom Hubler
Gordon Oliver	...	Mr. Drucker
Jay C. Flippen	...	Capt. H.A. Harris
Will Wright	...	Mike Fogarty
Bill Welsh	...	Mr. Martin
Ray Montgomery	...	Desk Clerk
Colleen Miller	...	Mary
Robert J. Wilke	...	Clayton (as Robert Wilke)

Runtime:

88 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Certification:

Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15

Filming Locations:

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Company:

RKO Radio Pictures

Trivia:

The night before the Las Vegas premier of "The Las Vegas Story," Jane and her husband, Robert Waterfield, got into a fight in which he slugged her in the face several times. The next morning, Jane's face was swollen and black and blue. RKO executives didn't want to cancel the premier and Jane appeared at the festivities with a severely swollen and bruised face. A story was given to the press that the intense windstorm the night before slammed an open car door into her face. Despite the believable story, a Newsweek magazine blurb hinted at the actual truth.

Quotes:

Mary: I guess it would be only fair if you were to kiss Bill.
Linda Rollins: If I kissed Bill there wouldn't be anything fair about it.

Soundtrack:

I Get Along Without You Very Well

It just doesn't get any better

Sadly, we learn today of the passing of Victor Mature.

And while not receiving critical acclaim, The Las Vegas Story stands in my memory as an all-time favorite.

Victor Mature, when coupled with Jane Russell make the screen absolutely 'sizzle'. And who could ever forget the lovable Hoagy Carmichael?

But few have seen it. And even film historians when discussing Victor Mature's work rarely even mention it. However, I became hopelessly enthralled with this picture in the 50's and in a curious way, it still 'does it' for me today. The Las Vegas Story was and and remains my personal "Casablanca".