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Running time. 76 minutes. Country. United States. Language. English. Street of Chance is a 1930 American pre-Code film directed by John Cromwell and starring William Powell, Jean Arthur, Kay Francis and Regis Toomey. Howard Estabrook was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Writing, Achievement .
Street of Chance: Directed by John Cromwell. With William Powell, Jean Arthur, Kay Francis, Regis Toomey. A big-time, but honest gambler has to prevent his younger brother from following in his footsteps, and taking up gambling.
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- Crime, Drama, Romance
- John Cromwell
- 1930-02-08
John Marsden, a powerful New York gambler, is devoted to his wife, Alma, and his younger brother, "Babe," to whom he sends a wedding gift of $10,000, which Babe may keep on the condition that he does not indulge in gambling.
- John Cromwell
- William Powell
Synopsis. ‘Natural’ Davis (William Powell) is a respected gambler who follows a ruthless code of honor with those who cheat against him. His wife, Alma (Kay Francis), wants to divorce him because of his addiction and lifestyle, but they agree on a reconciliation and second honeymoon together and ‘Natural’ promises to give up gambling.
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- Paramount
- John Cromwell
Film Editing by Otho Lovering. Costume Design by Travis Banton. A Paramount Picture. Released January 31, 1930. About the Film: Though Street of Chance was the second of six parings between William Powell and Kay Francis, the film can be argued as the one which really established them as a recognized team. Their chemistry shines through in all ...
Overview. 'Natural' Davis (William Powell) is a respected gambler who follows a ruthless code of honor with those who cheat against him. His wife, Alma (Kay Francis), wants to divorce him because of his addiction and lifestyle, but they agree on a reconciliation and second honeymoon together and 'Natural' promises to give up gambling.
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