Street of Chance (1930)
'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. However, his plans change when his brother, 'Babe' (Regis Toomey), arrives in town looking to score big, and 'Natural' has to devise a plan quickly to put him off gambling forever.
Director: John Cromwell
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: February 8, 1930
Cast
- William Powell - John D. Marsden / 'Natural' Davis
- Jean Arthur - Judith Marsden
- Kay Francis - Alma Marsden
- Regis Toomey - 'Babe' Marsden
- Stanley Fields - Dorgan
- Brooks Benedict - Al Mastick
- Betty Francisco - Mrs. Mastick
- John Risso - Tony
- Joan Standing - Miss Abrams
- Maurice Black - Nick
Screenplay
Music: John Leipold
Cinematography: Charles Lang
Editing: Otho Lovering
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Horse Racing: Derby and Betting Excitement
Keywords
gambling, gangster, pre-code
More Films by Director: John Cromwell
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Street of Chance about?
- '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. However, his plans change when his brother, 'Babe' (Regis Toomey), arrives in town looking to score big, and 'Natural' has to devise a plan quickly to put him off gambling forever.
- Who directed Street of Chance?
- Street of Chance was directed by John Cromwell.
- Who stars in Street of Chance?
- Street of Chance stars William Powell, Jean Arthur, Kay Francis, Regis Toomey, Stanley Fields, Brooks Benedict.
- How long is Street of Chance?
- Street of Chance has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Street of Chance?
- Street of Chance is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Street of Chance produced?
- Street of Chance was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Street of Chance?
- The themes of Street of Chance include: Horse Racing: Derby and Betting Excitement.