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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.
Street of Chance sees William Powell's character living a double life. By day, he's stockbroker John Marsden; by night, he's professional gambler Natural Davis, an honest gambler who has no use for sniveling card players or cheaters, and has them dispatched accordingly.
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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.
Street of Chance (1930) - Turner Classic Movies. 1h 16m 1930. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Film Details. Awards.
A venal New York gambling boss, "Natural" Davis (William Powell), instructs his younger brother Babe (Regis Toomey), who has just come to town from California, not to follow in his...
