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Street of Chance
Street of Chance

Street of Chance

Genres

CrimeDrama

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'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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

75 mins

Rating

6.6/10

Release Date

08 February 1930

Country

United States of America

Cast

William Powell

William Powell

John D. Marsden / 'Natural' Davis

Jean Arthur

Jean Arthur

Judith Marsden

Kay Francis

Kay Francis

Alma Marsden

Regis Toomey

Regis Toomey

'Babe' Marsden

Stanley Fields

Stanley Fields

Dorgan

Brooks Benedict

Brooks Benedict

Al Mastick

Betty Francisco

Betty Francisco

Mrs. Mastick

John Risso

John Risso

Tony

Joan Standing

Joan Standing

Miss Abrams

Maurice Black

Maurice Black

Nick

Irving Bacon

Irving Bacon

Harry

Oscar Apfel

Oscar Apfel

Bartender (uncredited)

G. Pat Collins

G. Pat Collins

Police Officer (uncredited)

John Cromwell

John Cromwell

Imbrie (uncredited)

Gordon De Main

Gordon De Main

Gambler (uncredited)

Jack Luden

Jack Luden

Holland House Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

William H. O'Brien

William H. O'Brien

Waiter (uncredited)

Broderick O'Farrell

Broderick O'Farrell

Gambler (uncredited)

Lee Phelps

Lee Phelps

Bert (uncredited)

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