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Street of Chance

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Original title

Street of Chance

Year

1930

Running time

75 min.

Country

United States

Director

John Cromwell

Screenwriter

Lenore J. Coffee, Howard Estabrook, Oliver H.P. Garrett

Cast

Music

John Leipold

Cinematography

Charles Lang (B&W)

Producer

Paramount Pictures

Genre

Drama | Poker. Crime

Synopsis

This fact-based drama chronicles the events that led to the murder of a notorious gambler. The story begins when a young cardsharp goes to see his brother, whom he believes is a stockbroker. In reality, the brother is a famed gambler who is trying to quit and try to rebuild his marriage. When the professional gambler sees that his card-playing sibling is preparing to make the same mistakes he did, he decides to risk his life and gamble one more time to teach him an unforgettable lesson.

Awards: 1930: National Board of Review (NBR): Top 10 films

1929: Academy Awards (Oscars): nominated to Best Screenplay.

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Street of Chance

1930

John Cromwell