Top Cast
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Kent Taylor
Kendal Wolf
Louise Currie
Joan Summers
Larry J. Blake
Det. Sgt. Sharpe
Dennis Hoey
Roger Elwood
Paul Guilfoyle
Nick
Ann Doran
Doris Greene
Eddie Fetherston
Bart
Charles Flynn
Sam
William Newell
Pinky
Guy Kingsford
Jerry
Francis Pierlot
J.L. Montclaire
Archie Twitchell
Barker
John Eldredge
Conrad Martyn
Betty Compson
Mrs. Davenport
Edwin Maxwell
Mr. Davenport
Gino Corrado
Headwaiter (uncredited)
Byron Foulger
Emery (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 18, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Tinling
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnold Belgard, John Patrick, Lou Breslow
- Original Score
- R. Dale Butts
- Original Title
- Second Chance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Sol M. Wurtzel Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Tinling
Arnold Belgard, John Patrick, Lou Breslow
R. Dale Butts
Benjamin H. Kline
Frank Baldridge
Department Leadership Roster
Arnold Belgard
Writer
Benjamin H. Kline
Director of Photography
James Tinling
Director
R. Dale Butts
Original Music Composer
Frank Baldridge
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Second Chance.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Second Chance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Second Chance about?
Jewel thieves battle investigators.
Who directed Second Chance?
Second Chance was directed by James Tinling.
Who stars in Second Chance?
The principal cast of Second Chance includes Kent Taylor, Louise Currie, Larry J. Blake, Dennis Hoey, Paul Guilfoyle.
When was Second Chance released and how long is it?
Second Chance was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Second Chance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Second Chance was composed by R. Dale Butts.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Second Chance?
Second Chance holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).