City of Chance
“She wanted thrills --- and she found them in the dangerous hours before dawn!”
Synopsis
Texas girl goes to New York, becomes a newspaper reporter, and tries to get her gambler boyfriend to come home.
Top Cast
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Lynn Bari
Julie Reynolds
C. Aubrey Smith
The Judge
Donald Woods
Steve Walker
Amanda Duff
Lois Carlyle Blane
June Gale
Molly
Richard Lane
Marty Connors
Robert Lowery
Ted Blaine
Alexander D'Arcy
Baron Joseph
George Douglas
Muscles
Harry Shannon
Passline
Eddie Marr
Charlie Nevins
Robert Allen
Fred Walcott
Charlotte Wynters
Mrs. Helen Walcott
Nora Lane
Mrs. Dorothy Grainger
Alice Armand
Secretary
Hooper Atchley
Bill - Croupier
Harry C. Bradley
Gambling House Patron
Ralph Brooks
Gambling House Patron
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 13, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ricardo Cortez
- Screenplay & Story
- John Larkin, Barry Trivers
- Original Score
- Samuel Kaylin
- Original Title
- City of Chance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ricardo Cortez
John Larkin, Barry Trivers
Samuel Kaylin
Lucien N. Andriot
Sol M. Wurtzel
Department Leadership Roster
John Larkin
Writer
Ricardo Cortez
Director
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
Samuel Kaylin
Original Music Composer
Sol M. Wurtzel
Producer
Barry Trivers
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About City of Chance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is City of Chance about?
Texas girl goes to New York, becomes a newspaper reporter, and tries to get her gambler boyfriend to come home.
Who directed City of Chance?
City of Chance was directed by Ricardo Cortez.
Who stars in City of Chance?
The principal cast of City of Chance includes Lynn Bari, C. Aubrey Smith, Donald Woods, Amanda Duff, June Gale.
When was City of Chance released and how long is it?
City of Chance was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for City of Chance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for City of Chance was composed by Samuel Kaylin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for City of Chance?
City of Chance holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).