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Mr. Lucky

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Joe Adams (Cary Grant) is as clever as they come. Certain that he'll be called up during World War II, Joe nabs the draft papers of a man who's been freed from service and leverages his position into a potentially lucrative scam. The captain of a commercial ship, Joe cons war volunteer Dorothy Bryant (Laraine Day) into believing that he's planning a fund drive for the troops. In fact, he's got something more devious in mind. But as Joe rethinks things, he finds his ruse is already in motion.
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Michael Wilmington Chicago Tribune Cary Grant in one of his signature roles: as a suave WW II-era lady-killing gambler. Rated: 3/4 Oct 25, 2015 Full Review Variety Staff Variety Picture carries an authentic ring to operations of bigtime gamblers, and it faithfully follows the professional premise of 'never give the sucker a break, but never cheat a friend'. Oct 25, 2015 Full Review Thomas M. Pryor New York Times The light touch prevails pretty much, so "Mr. Lucky" should keep you in a more or less chucklesome mood most of the time. Oct 25, 2015 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Even with Cary Grant playing in scoundrel form, he still puts on a show in Mr. Lucky. Rated: 3.5/5 Feb 10, 2025 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Breezy entertainment. Rated: 3/4 Jan 28, 2025 Full Review Sky Staff Sky Cinema An engaging comedy drama with lots of sharp little cameo performances, this story of a gambler reformed by love was later remade (very loosely) as 'Gambling House' and also turned into a TV series. Rated: 3/5 Oct 25, 2015 Full Review Read all reviews

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Martin W Great film! Excellent acting. Enjoyable if far-fetched plot. PS I’m a sucker for happy endings! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/11/25 Full Review bao s From the time, these movies were the cream of the crop! I absolutely loved it! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/05/25 Full Review steve d Grant is off type, but it is one of his worst. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member I'm a gambler not a gangster. A man and his gangsters create an elaborate plan to swindle a charity organization out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. The man flirts with a key stakeholder in the charity organization that covers for him and thinks they may eventually form a relationship; meanwhile, a gambling night is schedule to raise funds for the charity. The night of the event the man's true intentions play out in front of everyone. "It's gambling." "Not the way I play." HC Potter, director of The Time of Your Life, Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle, and You Gotta Stay Happy, delivers Mr. Lucky. The storyline for this picture is fun and worth watching unfold but not entirely believable or realistic. The acting is excellent and the cast includes Cary Grant, Laraine Day, Alan Carney, Kay Johnson, Paul Stewart, and Charles Bickford. "Are you aware of the character of this gentleman?" I recently discovered this Cary Grant film was coming on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and had to DVR it. This was fairly entertaining but not one of Grants best films. I recommend watching this once as it is a must see for fans of classic films. "What did you think this was, amateur night?" Grade: B-/B (7.5) Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review s r Lots going on here, but the characters are torn between doing what is good short vs long term. Surprisingly realist ending. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member cary plays bad so wonderfully Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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H. C. Potter

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Cary Grant

Joe Adams

Laraine Day

Dorothy Bryant

Charles Bickford

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Gladys Cooper

Capt. Veronica Steadman

Alan Carney

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Synopsis Joe Adams (Cary Grant) is as clever as they come. Certain that he'll be called up during World War II, Joe nabs the draft papers of a man who's been freed from service and leverages his position into a potentially lucrative scam. The captain of a commercial ship, Joe cons war volunteer Dorothy Bryant (Laraine Day) into believing that he's planning a fund drive for the troops. In fact, he's got something more devious in mind. But as Joe rethinks things, he finds his ruse is already in motion.
Director
H. C. Potter
Producer
David Hempstead
Screenwriter
Milton Holmes, Milton Holmes, Adrian Scott
Production Co
RKO Radio Pictures Inc.
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 3, 1943, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 22, 2009
Runtime
1h 40m
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