A Lady Takes a Chance
“IT'S SCREWY...And So Funny! IT'S RIOTOUS...And Romantic!”
Synopsis
A city girl on a bus tour of the West encounters a handsome rodeo cowboy who helps her forget her city suitors.
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Jean Arthur in ''A Lady Takes A Chance'' - The Gambling Scene (1943)
Type: Clip • Published 2015-09-07
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Jean Arthur
Molly J. Truesdale
John Wayne
Duke Hudkins
Phil Silvers
Smiley Lambert
Charles Winninger
Waco
Mary Field
Florrie Bendix
Don Costello
Drunk
John Philliber
Storekeeper
Grady Sutton
Malcolm Scott
Jean Stevens
'Jitterbug' (as Peggy Carroll)
Grant Withers
Bob Hastings
Hans Conried
Gregg Stone
Ariel Heath
Flossie
Sugar Geise
Linda Belle
Joan Blair
Lilly
Tom Fadden
Mullen
Eddy Waller
Bus Station Attendant (as Ed Waller)
Nina Quartero
Carmencita
Alex Melesh
Bartender #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 19, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Seiter
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Ardrey
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- A Lady Takes a Chance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Frank Ross Productions, RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Seiter
Robert Ardrey, Jo Swerling
Roy Webb
Frank Redman
Theron Warth
Frank Ross
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Seiter
Director
Robert Ardrey
Screenplay
Frank Ross
Producer
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Frank Redman
Director of Photography
Theron Warth
Editor
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Lady Takes a Chance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Lady Takes a Chance about?
A city girl on a bus tour of the West encounters a handsome rodeo cowboy who helps her forget her city suitors.
Who directed A Lady Takes a Chance?
A Lady Takes a Chance was directed by William A. Seiter.
Who stars in A Lady Takes a Chance?
The principal cast of A Lady Takes a Chance includes Jean Arthur, John Wayne, Phil Silvers, Charles Winninger, Mary Field.
When was A Lady Takes a Chance released and how long is it?
A Lady Takes a Chance was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for A Lady Takes a Chance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Lady Takes a Chance was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Lady Takes a Chance?
A Lady Takes a Chance holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).