Wheel of Chance
Synopsis
A Russian family, the Turkeltaubs, emigrates to the US before the Communist revolution that overthrew the Czar. One of their twin sons, Schulke, disappears and is believed dead before they leave. After they settle into their new country, the family does well: the surviving twin, Nicholai, becomes a crusading District Attorney. One of the cases he is assigned to prosecute is that of small-time gangster Jacob Talinef, who has killed a former girlfriend of Nicholai's. Further investigation of the case, though, reveals a shocking secret.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Santell
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald C. Duffy, Fannie Hurst
- Original Title
- Wheel of Chance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Santell
Gerald C. Duffy, Fannie Hurst
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Santell
Director
Gerald C. Duffy
Writer
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What is Wheel of Chance about?
A Russian family, the Turkeltaubs, emigrates to the US before the Communist revolution that overthrew the Czar. One of their twin sons, Schulke, disappears and is believed dead before they leave. After they settle into their new country, the family does well: the surviving twin, Nicholai, becomes a crusading District Attorney. One of the cases he is assigned to prosecute is that of small-time gangster Jacob Talinef, who has killed a former girlfriend of Nicholai's. Further investigation of the case, though, reveals a shocking secret.
Who directed Wheel of Chance?
Wheel of Chance was directed by Alfred Santell.
Who stars in Wheel of Chance?
The principal cast of Wheel of Chance includes Richard Barthelmess, Bodil Rosing, Warner Oland, Anne Schaefer, Lina Basquette.
When was Wheel of Chance released and how long is it?
Wheel of Chance was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.