Chain of Circumstance
“Judged unfit to be a mother!”
Synopsis
A childless couple adopts a baby girl, but a crime committed by the husband's secretary could cause them to lose custody of the infant.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Richard Grayson
Tom Dawson
Margaret Field
Dell Dawson
Marta Mitrovich
Evie Carpenter
Harold J. Kennedy
Marvin
Helen Wallace
Emily Greer
Connie Gilchrist
Mrs. Mullins
Lawrence Dobkin
Dr. Callen (as Larry Dobkin)
Sumner Getchell
Fred Martindale
James Griffith
Sid
Oliver Blake
Traeger
Percy Helton
Fogel
Douglas Fowley
Lt. Fenning
Carleton Young
Lt. Sands
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 23, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Will Jason
- Screenplay & Story
- David Lang
- Original Title
- Chain of Circumstance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Will Jason
David Lang
Department Leadership Roster
Will Jason
Director
David Lang
Writer
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 Chain of Circumstance.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chain of Circumstance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chain of Circumstance about?
A childless couple adopts a baby girl, but a crime committed by the husband's secretary could cause them to lose custody of the infant.
Who directed Chain of Circumstance?
Chain of Circumstance was directed by Will Jason.
Who stars in Chain of Circumstance?
The principal cast of Chain of Circumstance includes Richard Grayson, Margaret Field, Marta Mitrovich, Harold J. Kennedy, Helen Wallace.
When was Chain of Circumstance released and how long is it?
Chain of Circumstance was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chain of Circumstance?
Chain of Circumstance holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).