

City of Chance
1940-01-13 · 56 min · ★ 5.6
Texas girl goes to New York, becomes a newspaper reporter, and tries to get her gambler boyfriend to come home.
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- Directors
- Ricardo Cortez
- Production companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Lynn BariJulie Reynolds
C. Aubrey SmithThe Judge
Donald WoodsSteve Walker
Amanda DuffLois Carlyle Blane
June GaleMolly
Richard LaneMarty Connors
Robert LoweryTed Blaine
Alexander D'ArcyBaron Joseph
George DouglasMuscles
Harry ShannonPassline
Eddie MarrCharlie Nevins
Robert AllenFred Walcott
Charlotte WyntersMrs. Helen Walcott
Nora LaneMrs. Dorothy Grainger
Hooper AtchleyBill - Croupier
Harry C. BradleyGambling House Patron
Charles D. BrownDistrict Attorney
Jack CarsonNarration - Prologue (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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