Crime ·Drama · United States of America · 1930 · 1h 15m

Street of Chance

Director

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

Crew

Charles Lang — Director of Photography Otho Lovering — Editor Lenore J. Coffee — Writer Howard Estabrook — Writer Ben Hecht — Writer Charles MacArthur — Writer

Synopsis

'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.

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

John Cromwell Director Charles Lang Director of Photography Otho Lovering Editor Lenore J. Coffee Writer Howard Estabrook Writer Ben Hecht Writer Charles MacArthur Writer Oliver H.P. Garrett Story David O. Selznick Producer Travis Banton Costume Design

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