Street of Chance

Street of Chance

75 mins | Drama, Crime | Feb. 8, 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.

Street of Chance

75 mins | Drama, Crime | Feb. 8, 1930

Street of Chance
'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.
IMDb rating 6.4
Producers Paramount
Original title Street of Chance
Directors John Cromwell
Writers Howard Estabrook, Oliver H.P. Garrett, Lenore J. Coffee, Charles MacArthur, Ben Hecht

Cast

William Powell

as John D. Marsden / 'Natural' Davis

Jean Arthur

as Judith Marsden

Kay Francis

as Alma Marsden

Regis Toomey

as 'Babe' Marsden

Stanley Fields

as Dorgan

Brooks Benedict

as Al Mastick

Betty Francisco

as Mrs. Mastick

John Risso

as Tony

Joan Standing

as Miss Abrams

Maurice Black

as Nick

Irving Bacon

as Harry

Oscar Apfel

as Bartender (uncredited)

G. Pat Collins

as Police Officer (uncredited)

John Cromwell

as Imbrie (uncredited)

Gordon De Main

as Gambler (uncredited)

Jack Luden

as Holland House Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

William H. O'Brien

as Waiter (uncredited)

Broderick O'Farrell

as Gambler (uncredited)

Lee Phelps

as Bert (uncredited)