Street of Chance (1930)
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. 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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.05 |
Directed By
John Cromwell
Crew
John Cromwell
Lenore J. Coffee
Ben Hecht
Oliver H.P. Garrett
Howard Estabrook
Gerald Geraghty
Travis Banton
Charles MacArthur
David O. Selznick
John Leipold
Otho Lovering
Charles Lang
TOP 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
Irving Bacon
Harry
Oscar Apfel
Bartender (uncredited)
G. Pat Collins
Police Officer (uncredited)
John Cromwell
Imbrie (uncredited)
Gordon De Main
Gambler (uncredited)
Jack Luden
Holland House Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
William H. O'Brien
Waiter (uncredited)
Broderick O'Farrell
Gambler (uncredited)
Lee Phelps
Bert (uncredited)
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