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A Lady Takes a Chance
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A Lady Takes a Chance

1943-08-19 · 86 min · ★ 5.9

Comedy · Romance

A city girl on a bus tour of the West encounters a handsome rodeo cowboy who helps her forget her city suitors.

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Directors
William A. Seiter
Production companies
Frank Ross Productions, RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jean ArthurJean ArthurMolly J. Truesdale
John WayneJohn WayneDuke Hudkins
Phil SilversPhil SilversSmiley Lambert
Charles WinningerCharles WinningerWaco
Mary FieldFlorrie Bendix
Don CostelloDon CostelloDrunk
John PhilliberJohn PhilliberStorekeeper
Grady SuttonGrady SuttonMalcolm Scott
Jean StevensJean Stevens'Jitterbug' (as Peggy Carroll)
Grant WithersGrant WithersBob Hastings
Hans ConriedHans ConriedGregg Stone
Ariel HeathAriel HeathFlossie
Sugar GeiseLinda Belle
Joan BlairJoan BlairLilly
Tom FaddenTom FaddenMullen
Eddy WallerEddy WallerBus Station Attendant (as Ed Waller)
Nina QuarteroNina QuarteroCarmencita
Alex MeleshBartender #1
Cy KendallCy KendallGambling House Boss
Paul ScottBartender #2

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