The Las Vegas Story (1952)
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- Approved
- 1h 28min
- Crime, Drama
- 28 Mar 1952 (Canada)
- Movie
The arrival in Las Vegas of a businessman and his glamorous wife creates a complex web of murder and deceit.
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Cast verified as complete
| Jane Russell | ... |
Linda Rollins
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| Victor Mature | ... |
Lt. Dave Andrews
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| Vincent Price | ... |
Lloyd Rollins
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| Hoagy Carmichael | ... |
Happy
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| Brad Dexter | ... |
Tom Hubler
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| Gordon Oliver | ... |
Mr. Drucker
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| Jay C. Flippen | ... |
Capt. H.A. Harris
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| Will Wright | ... |
Mike Fogarty
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| Bill Welsh | ... |
Mr. Martin
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| Ray Montgomery | ... |
Desk Clerk
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| Colleen Miller | ... |
Mary
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| Robert J. Wilke | ... |
Clayton
(as Robert Wilke)
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Dorothy Abbott | ... |
Waitress (uncredited)
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Philip Ahlm | ... |
Man (uncredited)
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Ralph Alley | ... |
Dealer (uncredited)
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Suzanne Ames | ... |
Guest (uncredited)
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Annabelle Applegate | ... |
Guest (uncredited)
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Bette Arlen | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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Mary Bayless | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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| Brooks Benedict | ... |
Stickman Dealer (uncredited)
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Helen Blizard | ... |
Change Girl (uncredited)
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Carolyn Block | ... |
Change Girl (uncredited)
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Harry Brooks | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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Boyd Cabeen | ... |
Deputy (uncredited)
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| Steve Carruthers | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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Sue Casey | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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Connie Castle | ... |
Guest (uncredited)
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| Wallis Clark | ... |
Allan Witwer (uncredited)
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Jeane Cochran | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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| G. Pat Collins | ... |
Stickman (uncredited)
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Jean Corbett | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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Roger Creed | ... |
Man (uncredited)
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Charles Cross | ... |
Dealer (uncredited)
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Oliver Cross | ... |
Club Patron (uncredited)
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Howard Darbeen | ... |
Stickman (uncredited)
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Mary Darby | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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Roy Darmour | ... |
Stickman (uncredited)
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Anne Dore | ... |
Guest (uncredited)
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Ken DuMain | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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| Jane Easton | ... |
Waitress (uncredited)
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| Franklyn Farnum | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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Sam Finn | ... |
Stickman (uncredited)
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| John Frederick | ... |
Gus (uncredited)
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| Paul Frees | ... |
District Attorney (uncredited)
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Barbara Freking | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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Rudy Germane | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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Joe Gilbert | ... |
Stickman (uncredited)
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| James Gonzalez | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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| Dick Gordon | ... |
Club Patron (uncredited)
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| Stuart Hall | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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Ben Harris | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Sam Harris | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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Oliver Hartwell | ... |
Redcap (uncredited)
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| George Hoagland | ... |
Man (uncredited)
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| Ted Jordan | ... |
Man (uncredited)
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Donald Kerr | ... |
Casino Bartender (uncredited)
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| Milton Kibbee | ... |
Coroner (uncredited)
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| Mona Knox | ... |
Change Girl (uncredited)
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| Mike Lally | ... |
Casino Observer (uncredited)
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Forrest Lederer | ... |
Dealer (uncredited)
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| Sylvia Lewis | ... |
Guest (uncredited)
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Virginia Linden | ... |
Guest (uncredited)
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Jimmy Long | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Evelyn Lovequist | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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Joan Mallory | ... |
Waitress (uncredited)
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| Chester Marshall | ... |
Bill (uncredited)
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| Frank Mills | ... |
Blackjack Gambler at the Last Chance (uncredited)
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Bob Milton | ... |
Sheriff (uncredited)
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| Hans Moebus | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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Carole Morton | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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| Diana Mumby | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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Al Murphy | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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| Clarence Muse | ... |
Pullman Porter (uncredited)
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Joyce Niven | ... |
Guest (uncredited)
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Betty Jean Onge | ... |
Change Girl (uncredited)
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| Jack Perry | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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| Mitchell Rhein | ... |
Dealer (uncredited)
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Mavis Russell | ... |
Blonde in Casino (uncredited)
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Dick Ryan | ... |
Henry - Bartender (uncredited)
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| Cosmo Sardo | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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| Syd Saylor | ... |
Matty - Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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Hazel Shaw | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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| Carl Sklover | ... |
Dealer (uncredited)
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| Michael St. Angel | ... |
Mitch - Deputy (uncredited)
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| Norman Stevans | ... |
Man (uncredited)
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| Bert Stevens | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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Shirley Tegge | ... |
Guest (uncredited)
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Barbara Thatcher | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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Beverly Thomas | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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| Ray Walker | ... |
Mary's Father (uncredited)
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| Midge Ware | ... |
Chief Money Changer (uncredited)
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| Chili Williams | ... |
Guest (uncredited)
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Katherine Yorke | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Robert Stevenson | ||
Written by
| Jay Dratler | ... | (story) |
| Earl Felton | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Harry Essex | ... | (screenplay) |
| Paul Jarrico | ... | (screenplay) (originally uncredited) |
Produced by
| Samuel Bischoff | ... | executive producer |
| Howard Hughes | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Robert Sparks | ... | producer |
Music by
| Leigh Harline | ||
Cinematography by
| Harry J. Wild | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Frederic Knudtson | ||
| George C. Shrader | ... | (as George Shrader) |
Art Direction by
| Albert S. D'Agostino | ||
| Feild M. Gray | ... | (as Feild Gray) |
Set Decoration by
| Darrell Silvera | ... | (set decorations) |
| John Sturtevant | ... | (set decorations) |
Costume Design by
| Howard Greer | ... | (gowns) |
Makeup Department
| Mel Berns | ... | makeup artist |
| Larry Germain | ... | hair stylist |
Sound Department
| Clem Portman | ... | sound |
| Earl A. Wolcott | ... | sound (as Earl Wolcott) |
Special Effects by
| Harold E. Wellman | ... | special effects (as Harold Wellman) |
Stunts
| Fred Carson | ... | stunt coordinator (uncredited) / stunt double: Victor Mature (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| C. Bakaleinikoff | ... | musical director |
Additional Crew
| Howard Hughes | ... | presenter |
Production Companies
Distributors
- RKO Radio Pictures (1952) (United States) (theatrical) (as An R K O Radio Picture)
- RKO Radio Films (1952) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Pictures (1952) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Films A/S (1952) (Norway) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Films (1952) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- C&C Television Corporation (1955) (United States) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (2012) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
- BBC Two (2016) (United Kingdom) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cartier (Miss Russell's diamond necklace by)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of: affiliated with A. F. of L.)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Investment broker Lloyd Rollins, insisting to his wife Linda that they stop at Las Vegas on their trip from Boston, begins to gamble heavily. Linda visits the Last Chance, a casino where she used to sing, and where she meets police lieutenant Dave Andrews, with whom she had a brief affair some years earlier. Insurance investigator Tom Hubler soon arrives to keep an eye on Linda's valuable necklace for his company, unaware that Rollins hocked the necklace with Clayton, owner of the Last Chance. Lt. Andrews, rebuffed by Linda, learns that Clayton has been murdered. He deduces the killer's identity and begins a deadly chase when he learns the killer has taken Linda hostage and fled into the desert.
Written by Doug Sederberg |
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| Taglines | Las Vegas... where everybody plays a game! And these two play the oldest game on earth... with a new twist! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The night before the Las Vegas premiere of the film, Jane Russell's husband Robert Waterfield attacked her, beating her in the face. The next morning, her face was swollen and black and blue. RKO executives didn't want to cancel the premiere, so she 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 Russell's face. Despite the believable story, a "Newsweek" blurb hinted at the actual truth. See more » |
| Goofs | When Linda goes to see the Last Chance, where she used to sing, she starts out riding in one cab and then is shown arriving in a different cab. Note the first has the word "Plymouth" above the grill and no number above the windshield. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Jane Russell: Body and Soul (1997). See more » |
| Soundtracks | I Get Along Without You Very Well See more » |
| 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. See more » |