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Mr. Lucky (1943) 7.1
A gambler has plans to swindle money from a charity program, but starts to have second thoughts when he falls for a rich society girl. Director:H.C. Potter |
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| Cary Grant | ... |
Joe Adams /
Joe Bascopolous
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| Laraine Day | ... |
Dorothy Bryant
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| Charles Bickford | ... |
Hard Swede
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| Gladys Cooper | ... |
Captain Veronica Steadman
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| Alan Carney | ... |
Crunk
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Henry Stephenson | ... |
Mr. Bryant
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| Paul Stewart | ... |
Zepp
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| Kay Johnson | ... |
Mrs. Mary Ostrander
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Erford Gage | ... |
Henchman
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Walter Kingsford | ... |
Commissioner Hargraves
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Florence Bates | ... |
Mrs. Van Every
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Joe Adams takes on the identity of a dead gangster in order to avoid the draft. Adams plans to use a war relief charity to get his gambling operation up and running, until he falls in love with Dorothy Bryant and has a change of heart. Written by Jenny Curtis <curti016@gold.tc.umn.edu>
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
28 May 1943 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Aventureiro de Sorte See more »Filming Locations:
George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USACompany Credits
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Mono (RCA Sound System)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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Joe Adams aka Joe Bascopolous: [smiling] Not the way I do it.
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(1930)
(unredited)
Music by Arthur Schwartz
Whistled often by Cary Grant
Played at the charity ball
Variations often in the score
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A car does a 180 degree turn on the George Washington Bridge, a sequence that may have inspired a similar incident in Mario Puzo's "The Godfather." See more »Goofs
When Joe is in the Greek Orthodox church, we hear Latin music in the background. This would be sung at a Roman Catholic church, but never at a Greek Orthodox one. See more »Quotes
Dorothy Bryant: But it's gambling!Joe Adams aka Joe Bascopolous: [smiling] Not the way I do it.
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Soundtracks
"Something To Remember You By"(1930)
(unredited)
Music by Arthur Schwartz
Whistled often by Cary Grant
Played at the charity ball
Variations often in the score
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In my opinion, "Mr. Lucky" is one of Cary Grant's finest pictures. Grant (Joe Adams) Stars as a Gambler looking to make a buck. Joe is a man with no scruples. He is willing to walk over anyone for a chance at a quick score.
However his cold hearted ways begins to melt when a beautiful woman comes into his life. Laraine Day, (Dorothy Bryant) gives a strong performance as a volunteer for a war relief organization. She offers Grant a chance to help raise funds for the group when he suggests a casino night.
However Joe intends to use Dorothy as a pawn in a fixed game. That idea quickly changes when he falls for Dorothy. Joe must choose between his loyalty to his gang or his love for Dorothy.
Mr. Lucky is a wonderful mix of comedy and drama. One of the best moments is where Joe is learning to knit. Very funny! This is a picture that display's Mr. Grants full range of talents.
The cast included Charles Bickford, Gladys Cooper, Alan Carney, Henry Stephenson, and Paul Stewart. It was expertly Directed by H.C. Potter. The wonderful black and white cinematography was by George Barnes.
I highly recommend this picture.
Fun Facts. -Laraine Day was on loan-out from MGM. -Mr. Lucky was RKO's second biggest hit of 1943 -Writer Milton Holmes said Mr. Lucky was inspired by a real event in 1936. A nightclub owner put on a gambling benefit at the Beverly Hills Hotel to raise money for a church.