Street of Chance (1942)
"Who am I? Am I a killer? Who are the women that love me?" I can't remember!
In this Cornell Woolrich thriller, a man's memory is recovered after being injured by falling construction material. Discovering a year-long lapse, he returns to his old life and discovers a lot of mysterious happenings.
Director: Jack Hively
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: October 3, 1942
Cast
- Burgess Meredith - Frank Thompson
- Claire Trevor - Ruth Dillon
- Louise Platt - Virginia Thompson
- Sheldon Leonard - Joe Marruci
- Frieda Inescort - Alma Diedrich
- Jerome Cowan - Bill Diedrich
- Adeline De Walt Reynolds - Grandma Diedrich
- Arthur Loft - Sheriff Lew Stebbins
- Clancy Cooper - Burke
- Paul Phillips - Schoeder
Screenplay
- Garrett Fort (Screenplay)
- Cornell Woolrich (Short Story)
Music: David Buttolph
Cinematography: Theodor Sparkuhl
Editing: Arthur P. Schmidt
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Amnesia and Seeking Lost Identity, Amnesia Victim and the Identity Puzzle, Amnesia: The Search for Truth and Memory, Forgotten Identity and the Mystery Man
Keywords
new york city, amnesia, based on novel or book, film noir
More Films by Director: Jack Hively
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Street of Chance about?
- In this Cornell Woolrich thriller, a man's memory is recovered after being injured by falling construction material. Discovering a year-long lapse, he returns to his old life and discovers a lot of mysterious happenings.
- Who directed Street of Chance?
- Street of Chance was directed by Jack Hively.
- Who stars in Street of Chance?
- Street of Chance stars Burgess Meredith, Claire Trevor, Louise Platt, Sheldon Leonard, Frieda Inescort, Jerome Cowan.
- How long is Street of Chance?
- Street of Chance has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is Street of Chance?
- Street of Chance is a Drama, Mystery, Thriller 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: Amnesia and Seeking Lost Identity, Amnesia Victim and the Identity Puzzle, Amnesia: The Search for Truth and Memory, Forgotten Identity and the Mystery Man.