The Las Vegas Story

1952
PG
1h 28m

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6.3/10

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Jane Russell and Victor Mature in The Las Vegas Story (1952)

The arrival in Las Vegas of a businessman and his glamorous wife creates a complex web of murder and deceit.

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The arrival in Las Vegas of a businessman and his glamorous wife creates a complex web of murder and deceit.The arrival in Las Vegas of a businessman and his glamorous wife creates a complex web of murder and deceit.The arrival in Las Vegas of a businessman and his glamorous wife creates a complex web of murder and deceit.

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IMDb RATING

6.3/10

1.7K

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See production info at IMDbPro

Clayton
(as Robert Wilke)

Dorothy Abbott

Waitress
(uncredited)

Philip Ahlm

Man
(uncredited)

Ralph Alley

Dealer
(uncredited)

Suzanne Ames

Guest
(uncredited)

Annabelle Applegate

Guest
(uncredited)

Bette Arlen

Woman
(uncredited)

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Trivia
The night before the Las Vegas premiere of this 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 and 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 her face. Despite the believable story, a "Newsweek" blurb hinted at the actual truth.

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.

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.

Connections
Featured in Biography: Jane Russell: Body and Soul (1997)

Soundtracks
I Get Along Without You Very Well
Music and Lyrics by Hoagy Carmichael
Performed by Jane Russell (uncredited)

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Featured review

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".