Chances
Synopsis
Two brothers, Jack and Tom, are in love with the same woman, Molly. While the two brothers go off to war and Molly does her part in the effort, Tom believes that Molly is waiting for him, while in fact, she loves Jack and only turned to Tom on the rebound. Jack and Molly meet while he is on leave, and when he returns to battle, he doesn't know how to handle the situation with Tom.
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1931 CHANCES - Trailer - Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Rose Hobart
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-16
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Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Jack Ingleside
Rose Hobart
Molly Prescott
Anthony Bushell
Tom Ingleside
Holmes Herbert
Maj. Bradford
Mary Forbes
Mrs. Ingleside
Edmund Breon
The General
Harry Allen
Pvt. Jones
May Beatty
Mayfair 1119 (uncredited)
Billy Bevan
Cuthbert (uncredited)
Florence Britton
Sylvia (uncredited)
Herbert Evans
British Soldier at the Front (uncredited)
Ethel Griffies
Drunken Flower Vendor in Pub (uncredited)
Ruth Hall
Girl at Party (uncredited)
Forrester Harvey
Joe (uncredited)
Mae Madison
Ruth (uncredited)
Edward Morgan
Lt. Wickham (uncredited)
Jameson Thomas
Lt. Taylor (uncredited)
Tyrell Davis
Archie (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
July 18, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Waldemar Young, A. Hamilton Gibbs
- Original Score
- David Mendoza
- Original Title
- Chances
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Waldemar Young, A. Hamilton Gibbs
David Mendoza
Ernest Haller
Ray Curtiss
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Ray Curtiss
Editor
David Mendoza
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chances
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What is Chances about?
Two brothers, Jack and Tom, are in love with the same woman, Molly. While the two brothers go off to war and Molly does her part in the effort, Tom believes that Molly is waiting for him, while in fact, she loves Jack and only turned to Tom on the rebound. Jack and Molly meet while he is on leave, and when he returns to battle, he doesn't know how to handle the situation with Tom.
Who directed Chances?
Chances was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in Chances?
The principal cast of Chances includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Rose Hobart, Anthony Bushell, Holmes Herbert, Mary Forbes.
When was Chances released and how long is it?
Chances was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Chances?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chances was composed by David Mendoza.
Is Chances based on a book or true story?
Chances is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "A. Hamilton Gibbs".