a lady takes a chance

Determined to start over, she returns to Enchanted Island, the idyllic place of her childhood . Quiet into the weekend. For Wayne, who soon entered high school theatrical productions, the name stuck. And women have never been a problem for cowboy bachelor Duke Hutkins (John Wayne)-until they want to marry him. When Molly (Jean Arthur) sets out from New York on a cross-country bus tour, she just wants to see America. There is a magical interaction between Arthur and Wayne that seems to make the black and white film glow. Duke asks for an autograph as well, but merely as a means of introduction before whisking her off to a bar. 1943 NR 1h 26m DVD Rent this movie. Altogether, "A Lady Takes A Chance" is disposable but lightweight fun. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. It was RKOs third highest grosser of the year, but never received credit as one of Waynes better or more well known films. According to the package's liner notes, this scan was taken from a combination of elements including the original negative as well as nitrate fine grains. Ariel Heath Flossie Genial comedy that shows both Wayne and Arthur to good effect. They just aren't her type though. All rights reserved. Grant Withers Bob Hastings See what's playing 5.0 /10 8 Ratings Cast & Crew William A. Seiter Director Henry Hathaway Director Jean Arthur Cast John Wayne Cast Charles Winninger Cast Phil Silvers Cast Mary Field Cast Don Costello Cast Critics reviews Overview: Releases: Reviews: Cast crew: Movie Codes: . People are so caught up with these superficial things.". with Duke (John Wayne) while he's competing at the rodeo. A LADY TAKES A CHANCE is something different for western veteran John Wayne, once more playing the 'Duke'. Mary Wickes look-alike Mary Field tries her best to add humor as Arthur's new pal on the bus, but is a poor substitute for the magnificent Wickes. A Lady Takes a Chance (1943) NR On Demand A Lady Takes a Chance is not available to stream with a subscription service. One might wonder how LADY finds time to squeeze in so much anachronistic sex between the Action Scenes. Jean Arthur as the vacationer gets a whole lot more than she bargains for in the form of rodeo cowboy John Wayne. Opposites Attract in 'Boy Meets Girl' Comedy! I love Jean Arthur. Talk about meeting cute, and talk about offbeat casting. I have no family, no reputation, no future. Jan 21, 2003, Runtime: John Wayne plays a total cowboy-- he is stuck in his cowboy ways and loves his horse more than anything else. It was a real treat from start to finish - slightly offbeat & definitely funny (but not goofy enough to be screwball) and sweet & romantic but not sentimental enough to be sappy. Jean Arthur is, as always, lovable. The beautiful horse is miscast as a rodeo steed. Another reviewer noted that the setting for this 1943 movie was 1938, a few years before the U.S. got into World War II. Molly: Isnt it funny what can happen? She has moments of sudden spunk that seem like a different movie (like one of her Capra films) as evidenced in a scene after she storms out of a tavern where Wayne and his friends proceed to get roasted. If so, join the live book club event discussing the book." In that scene he exudes masculinity and his voice melts you through the screen. AKA The Cowboy and the Girl. In a video, we see a woman at a training ground walking to her partner. As you may have observed, I'm shy and introvert. The story takes place in 1938 many years before wash and wear and permapress, yet Jean Arthur's single outfit remains constantly clean and wrinkle free despite her many misadventures, including sleeping all night on the open desert. The cliches of the time (obligatory bar fight) are beautifully written into this charming funny film. A Lady Takes a Chance (148) 6.3 1 h 25 min 1943 13+ A city girl on a bus tour of the West encounters a handsome rodeo cowboy who helps her forget about her city suitors. Love is the best thing there is, I guess. Tour guide Smiley Lambert (Phil Silvers) has no idea how prophet he is with his prediction. Free. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! I'm not sure if it's even on DVD anymore. This is one that I would have loved to watch in the big screen just to see the kissing scene bigger than life. After her grandfather passes away, Kristin (Toni Collette) receives a phone call notifying her that she inherited her grandfather's mafia empire. Seen in this light, it's a fairly good picture but definitely one you'll probably forget soon after seeing it. Ships from and sold by Rasputin Music & Movies. Charles Winninger Waco It is not your "normal" Wayne movie. . The Duke literally sweeps her off her feet after literally landing in her lap. It's the reason I get up and try again. This is by no means one of the top films of Jean Arthur or John Wayne, but it is perfectly pleasing entertainment and shows what these two actors were able to achieve on the basis of a relatively poor script. A romantic comedy centred on a woman who conceived twins through artificial insemination, only to meet the man of her dreams on the very same day. Add to Favourites. 6.2 81. Away back thenin 1938. It then shows naive Manhattan office worker Molly J. Truesdale (Jean Arthur) saying adios to three persistent but unlikely suitors (Grant Withers, Hans Conried and Grady Sutton) as she boards a tour bus run by Smiley Lambert (Phil Silvers) for a 14-day tour of the west. Co-starring Alfonso Perugini and Monica Bellucci. And then theyre off to have a beer together. Some of these items ship sooner than the others. Comedy. The pair struck up a good screen understanding in . The romantic chemistry bewteen Wayne and Arthur, though not as magical as that with Jimmy Stewart in the Frank Capra classics Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and You Can't Take it With You, is nonetheless very nice. She needs a break and meets up with rodeo star Wayne and is almost instantly smitten. Genre: A Lady Takes A Chance is a pleasant easygoing comedy about a young working class woman who saves and splurges for a bus tour out west. I will go as far as saying that the part of Duke Hudkins could have been played by another actor. Waco: Remember what you told me? Jean Stevens Jitterbug Maybe that is why she has decided to embark on a two week vacation out West. She does what she can to induce life into this ultra-boring script where the laughs come as frequent as the slowest cross-down bus in Manhattan. A Lady Takes a Chance. I don't know if this is meant to be a screwball comedy as there really are only two scenes that would qualify, this is much more of a gentle romance and as such it's OK, both Wayne and Arthur give likable performances, the film could do with a lot more of Phil Silvers, but he really only appears in the beginning and the end. Molly: But when you havent even seen a waterfall with one delight , Waco: Youre a fine gal, but if you dont watch out, youre gonna get your heart broke. They fund raise for our work on prison reform which I see as an investment in people who, released from prison, have served their time and need a chance to change their lives. A Lady Takes A Chance is presented in its original ratio on this disc from Kino Lorber, by way of a new 4K scan created by the Paramount Pictures Archives. The advertisement for the tour says 14 breathless days of romance and adventure.. Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2021. So, it's not too likely that there were many bus tours around the country, as in this film. She was also finding out that she wasn't alone. Your comment may take some time to appear. IT'S RIOTOUS.And Romantic! Molly, realizing shes missed her buss and will have to miss out on seeing the next set of attractions: Oh, jeepers. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. We wont be able to verify your ticket today, but its great to know for the future. The wonderful series of screwball comedies that sparkled from 1934 through 1943 came an end with this witless, unfunny movie. The film was produced by Jean Arthurs husband Frank Ross and, ironically, released the same year Wayne entered a turbulant marriage to Esperanza Chata Baur, the second of his three wives. Though the L-Word gets a little lip service here embodied by Florie, Molly's seat mate on the western-bound tour bus, the Trangendered Movement may feel slighted as the odd thing left out here. It was a good role for Jean Arthur, and she made it the best it could be. This is a movie about two people who are the least likely to couple. The only western action is in watching the rodeo scenes. I dont sit on people every day. This is about as spontaneous as "A Lady Takes A Chance" gets. In Gold City, she now believes shes in love with Duke despite him showing more concern about his horse and not getting hooked into marriage. 2023 JustWatch - All external content remains the property of the rightful owner. Jean is besought by suitors back East. Mollie's battling beaus impress her man-hungry seat mate, Florrie Bendix. (director: William A. Seiter; screenwriters: Robert Ardrey/story by Jo Swerling; cinematographer: Frank Redman; editor: Theron Warth; music: Roy Webb; cast: Jean Arthur (Molly J. Truesdale), John Wayne (Duke Hudkins), Charles Winninger (Waco), Phil Silvers (Smiley Lambert, bus tour director), Mary Field (Florrie Bendix), Grant Withers (Bob), Hans Conried (Gregg), Grady Sutton (Malcolm); Runtime: 86; MPAA Rating: NR; producer: Frank Ross; RKO; 1943), A lightweight romantic comedy thats pleasing because of the easygoing relationship between stars Jean Arthur and John Wayne.. This is a light-hearted kind of picture that reminded me of the fare that Cary Grant would put out at the time, and it's surprisingly enjoyable. SD. Duke assumes she's just another pretty girl who wants to be with a rodeo star. This is about as spontaneous as A Lady Takes A Chance gets. I saw this move once ten years ago on late night television, and I was mesmerized by how sexy John Wayne played the love scene, especially when he falls on top of Jean Arthur in the Rodeo. Australia : All orders of two or more DVDs are upgraded to Tracked Shipping. and the . He assumes she's just another pretty gal who'll fall into his arms, but she's a . Rest Of The World at Table Rate. The do not disappoint. The working title of this film was Free for All.The opening credits contain the following written prologue: "Once upon a time: It was so long ago that people drove sixty miles an hour, And skidded their tires, And drank three cups of coffee all at once, And ate big gobs of butter, And there were more fellows around then there were girls, and everybody was having a good time without knowing it. I relly enjoyed this movie, it is not only gently funny, but is also a bit of social history of attitudes and behaviour of the 40's. Entertainment Value: A brisk, light romantic comedy packaged as a western, A Lady Takes a Chance is a fun, infectious movie experience. Although John Wayne's character is prominent in the story, he is obviously not the lead. Coming Soon. Bottom line: the movie wasn't very good but the CCing was funny. 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