Meet Me in Las Vegas

Meet Me in Las Vegas

Year: 1956

Runtime: 112 mins

Language: English

Director: Roy Rowland

RomanceComedyMusic

Presented in vivid Cinemascope color, the MGM musical follows gambler-cowboy Chuck Rodwell, who discovers his roulette luck spikes whenever he holds hands with the beautiful dancer Marie. At first Marie refuses to share that simple touch, setting up a playful tug‑of‑war that fuels both the comedy and the romance.

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1

Arrival at the Sands

Chuck Rodwell arrives at the Sands Hotel for his annual gambling visit, greeted warmly by the staff who hope he won't drain his bankroll again. The staff warn him to watch his spending, while Chuck reveals his superstition that holding hands with an unsuspecting woman brings luck. This sets the tone for a high-stakes romance built on luck and risk.

Day 1, arrival Sands Hotel, Las Vegas
2

First Handshake Luck

On the casino floor, Chuck grabs Maria's hand as she storms into the casino, much to her annoyance. The moment their hands touch, the roulette ball lands on his number, proving the superstition true for the moment. Later, when he returns the tip she gave him, they talk, they shake hands again, and he immediately wins on the next spin of a slot machine.

Day 1, evening Sands Casino Floor
3

Experimental Luck with Hand-Holding

To test the theory, they try different hand-holding permutations: he with another woman's hand, she with another man's hand, and finally the two of them holding hands together. Only the couple's hands together yield wins at the roulette wheel and the slot machines. On the way to dinner, Chuck gives a coin to a random stranger, a playful reminder that luck follows them.

Day 1, evening Sands Casino and corridors
4

Two-Week Sands Run and World Tour of Wins

Maria is employed at the Sands for two weeks, beginning a public chapter of their partnership. During that time, they gamble at other casinos and win everywhere they go. The whirlwind success deepens their bond while drawing scrutiny from rivals and peers.

Following first week onward Sands Hotel, Las Vegas and other casinos
5

Pressure to Take a Break

A desperate Sands casino manager pressures Chuck's former singer girlfriend, Kelly Donovan, to intervene and persuade Chuck to take a break. Kelly tries to manage the situation, but her involvement adds tension. Maria grows more protective and increasingly suspicious of Chuck's flings.

During the two-week period Sands Casino, staff area
6

Maria's Jealousy and the Showgirls

Maria becomes jealous of the attention Chuck receives and eventually drinks enough to join the showgirls performing onstage. Her jealousy puts strain on their relationship and foreshadows a turning point. The couple's fortunes rise and fall as the pressure builds.

During the two-week period Sands Showroom
7

Lotzi's Winnings and the Missing Money

Lotzi, Chuck's blackjack dealer friend, asks to hold Chuck's winnings. The next day Lotzi reveals that he sent the money to Chuck's mother, leaving Chuck with only a single bill. Chuck grows wary and confronts the deception, realizing he has been kept in the dark about his own money.

The day after the request Sands Casino, backroom
8

Maria's Attraction Revealed

Kelly Donovan tells Chuck that Maria is attracted to him. This revelation nudges Chuck to take Maria to the ranch to introduce her to his mother, signaling a shift from casino luck to family life. The news raises the stakes for their relationship as wedding bells loom.

After the Lotzi incident Sands Hotel (suite) and then Chuck's ranch
9

Ranch Visit and Oil Strike

At Chuck's ranch, his mother welcomes Maria and, while there, Chuck's dry oil well strikes a gusher. The oil strike symbolizes prosperity extending beyond the gambling tables and into their personal life. The couple's bond strengthens as they share this moment.

Shortly after the reveal Chuck's ranch
10

The Proposal

Chuck proposes to Maria and she accepts, sealing their commitment. The ranch setting and the oil gusher backdrop amplify the significance of their decision. The moment marks a turning point from play for luck to a shared future.

Shortly after the oil strike Chuck's ranch
11

Return to the Tables and Breakup

Returning to the casino world, the couple's luck evaporates at the roulette table. They realize they are very different people with little in common and decide to break up. Sari Hatvany, Maria's mentor, is distressed by the breakup, while Pierre greets it with concealed delight.

After the ranch visit Sands Casino
12

Reconciliation and a New Life Plan

After reflection, Chuck and Maria reconcile. They agree to spend half the year on Chuck's ranch and half in Maria's world, with Chuck pledging to give up gambling. The plan blends two lives and preserves their connection.

After the breakup Sands/Cattle ranch and travel between worlds

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