A Lady Takes a Chance
A Lady Takes a Chance

A Lady Takes a Chance

1943Movie86 minEnglish

A city girl on a bus tour of the West encounters a handsome rodeo cowboy who helps her forget her city suitors.

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IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Google Users85%
Director: Norman TaurogGenres: Comedy, Romance, Western

Plot Summary

A sophisticated New York socialite, Molly Wood, inherits a substantial amount of money and decides to take a cross-country bus trip to discover herself. Her journey takes an unexpected turn when she meets Duke, a handsome and rugged cowboy. Despite their vastly different worlds, an undeniable attraction sparks between them, leading Molly to question her city life and embrace the rugged charm of the West.

Critical Reception

A Lady Takes a Chance was generally well-received by critics, who praised its charming performances, particularly from Jean Arthur and John Wayne, and its engaging blend of humor and romance. Audiences appreciated the fish-out-of-water scenario and the chemistry between the leads, finding it to be a delightful and entertaining escapist film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the delightful chemistry between Jean Arthur and John Wayne.
  • Appreciated for its charming blend of urban sophistication and Western ruggedness.
  • Seen as a lighthearted and entertaining romantic comedy with Western elements.

Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the romantic storyline and the performances of the lead actors. Many found the contrast between Molly's city background and Duke's Western lifestyle to be humorous and endearing, contributing to a positive viewing experience.

Fun Fact

John Wayne's character, Duke, was originally written with Gary Cooper in mind, but Wayne's involvement brought a different dynamic to the role.

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A more unlikely couple you will struggle to see as Jean Arthur and John Wayne pair up in this rather fun comedy romance with spurs. Mollie is on a grand bus tour of the US until a stop in Oregon where she gets floored (literally) by a fresh...