A Lady Takes a Chance (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1943, A Lady Takes a Chance is a comedy, romance and western film directed by William A. Seiter, running about 86 minutes. “IT'S SCREWY...And So Funny! IT'S RIOTOUS...And Romantic!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A city girl on a bus tour of the West encounters a handsome rodeo cowboy who helps her forget her city suitors.
Who’s in it. A Lady Takes a Chance stars Jean Arthur as Molly J. Truesdale, John Wayne as Duke Hudkins, Phil Silvers as Smiley Lambert and Charles Winninger as Waco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, A Lady Takes a Chance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Lady Takes a Chance page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Lady Takes a Chance tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Lady Takes a Chance (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Lady Takes a Chance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Lady Takes a Chance worth watching?
- A Lady Takes a Chance holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Lady Takes a Chance?
- A Lady Takes a Chance stars Jean Arthur, John Wayne, Phil Silvers, Charles Winninger and Mary Field.
- When was A Lady Takes a Chance released?
- A Lady Takes a Chance was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.