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Cast
Burgess Meredith
as Frank Thompson
Claire Trevor
as Ruth Dillon
Louise Platt
as Virginia Thompson
Sheldon Leonard
as Joe Marruci
Frieda Inescort
as Alma Diedrich
Jerome Cowan
as Bill Diedrich
Adeline De Walt Reynolds
as Grandma Diedrich
Arthur Loft
as Sheriff Lew Stebbins
Clancy Cooper
as Burke
Paul Phillips
as Schoeder
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1942
Runtime1h 14m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Mystery, Thriller
Votes21
DirectorJack Hively
WritersGarrett Fort
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsStreet of Chance
About Street of Chance
In this Cornell Woolrich thriller, a man's memory is recovered after being injured by falling construction material. Discovering a year-long lapse, he returns to his old life and discovers a lot of mysterious happenings.
Directed by Jack Hively, Street of Chance leans on a strong ensemble — Burgess Meredith, Claire Trevor, Louise Platt — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1942.
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