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      A Lady Takes a Chance

      1943 1h 26m Romance Comedy List
      Reviews 32% Audience Score 1,000+ Ratings To escape the attentions of a trio of eager bachelors, nubile Manhattanite Molly Truesdale (Jean Arthur) leaves for a bus tour of the American West led by eccentric guide Smiley Lambert (Phil Silvers). During one of the stops, Truesdale has an exchange with handsome but crude rodeo rider Duke Hudkins (John Wayne). After Truesdale reluctantly agrees to accompany the unrefined Hudkins on a night on the town, she finds herself slowly being charmed by his backward country ways. Read More Read Less

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      Steve Crum Video-Reviewmaster.com War era comedy is nice turn for John Wayne, co-starring radiant Jean Arthur. Rated: 4/5 Mar 2, 2008 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com In this light, minor fare, made before he became a star, Wayne is cast as Duke Hudkins (Duke was his nickname), an easy-going rodeo rider who treasures his indpendence. . Rated: C+ Jan 24, 2007 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews A lightweight romantic comedy that's pleasing because of the easygoing relationship between stars Jean Arthur and John Wayne. Rated: B- Sep 7, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member Jean Arthur is wasted in this inconsequential movie that features none of her talents. She had already made many fine films, including You Can't Take It With You, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, and Only Angels Have Wings. She was a respected actress by that time, and doubtless wound with this second-rate script, with John Wayne, no less, because her husband was the producer. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Audience Member I am absolutely dumbfounded why the movie isn't considered a classic! This is a really cosy and heart-warming romantic comedy. It will restore your faith in love and beauty of life. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review kevin w East meets West in this easygoing, time-passing romantic comedy about a city girl (Jean Arthur) who meets a cowboy (John Wayne), and their one night out in a Western town. It depends wholly on the charm of the leads and there's just enough of that to get by, but hardly anything more than that. It's not bad. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Chaotic and at times annoying little screwball comedy where all the characters act nuts just for the sake of acting nuts. I usually like JEan arthur, but here she is just too much. John Wayne comes across better, but not by much. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Here's one for you rodeo fans! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member good mix of western & com-dram Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis To escape the attentions of a trio of eager bachelors, nubile Manhattanite Molly Truesdale (Jean Arthur) leaves for a bus tour of the American West led by eccentric guide Smiley Lambert (Phil Silvers). During one of the stops, Truesdale has an exchange with handsome but crude rodeo rider Duke Hudkins (John Wayne). After Truesdale reluctantly agrees to accompany the unrefined Hudkins on a night on the town, she finds herself slowly being charmed by his backward country ways.
      Director
      William A. Seiter
      Production Co
      RKO Pictures
      Genre
      Romance, Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Dec 2, 2019
      Runtime
      1h 26m