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A Sporting Chance (1945)

Movie ★ 10.0 55 min

Comedy

After the death of shipping magnate William Reardon, his young partner, Steve Walker, becomes executor and manager of his shipyards, in accordance with his will. Reardon's spoiled niece, society girl Pamela Herrick, will inherit her uncle's entire estate on condition that she hold a job at the shipyards for a year on her own merit. Steve is to be the sole judge of her actions and decide whether she will receive her inheritance.

Dane Lussier Writer George Blair Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 2, 1945
Runtime
55 min
IMDb
tt0038112

Cast

Jane Randolph Jane Randolph Pamela Herrick John O'Malley Steve Walker Steve Barclay Steve Barclay Ted Cummings (as Stephen Barclay) Edward Gargan Edward Gargan Mike Ryan Isabel Withers Susan Bailey Maxine Semon Gert Selmer Jackson Selmer Jackson John Smalley Robert Middlemass Robert Middlemass William Reardon Kenne Duncan Kenne Duncan Boarder Janet Martin Janet Martin Specialty

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Sporting Chance about?
After the death of shipping magnate William Reardon, his young partner, Steve Walker, becomes executor and manager of his shipyards, in accordance with his will. Reardon's spoiled niece, society girl Pamela Herrick, will inherit her uncle's entire estate on condition that she hold a job at the shipyards for a year on her own merit. Steve is to be the sole judge of her actions and decide whether she will receive her inheritance.
Who directed A Sporting Chance?
A Sporting Chance was directed by George Blair.
Who stars in A Sporting Chance?
A Sporting Chance stars Jane Randolph, John O'Malley, Steve Barclay, Edward Gargan.
When was A Sporting Chance released?
A Sporting Chance is a 1945 comedy film.
Where can I watch A Sporting Chance?
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