Review of A Lady Takes a Chance (1943) by Jay N — 11 Mar 2009

Outstanding movie John Wayne is my family favorite actor.

This review of A Lady Takes a Chance (1943) was written by Jay N on 11 Mar 2009.

A Lady Takes a Chance has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Valerie M (177) on 15 Dec 2008

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By Alexander G (117) on 23 Aug 2010

This is really a combination of a lot of different genres and has interesting moments, it just doesn't really go anywhere…

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By Carolyn W (78) on 17 Dec 2012

Jean Arthur is adorable, but I'm not sure she has much chemistry with The Duke. The movie lacks the charm and wit needed for a lightweight rom-com…

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By Robert H (1,967) on 09 Nov 2012

Way, WAY overlooked romantic comedy of the war era…

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By Steve Crum (868) for Video-Reviewmaster.com (514) on 02 Mar 2008

War era comedy is nice turn for John Wayne, co-starring radiant Jean Arthur…

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By First L (158) on 16 Jul 2007

A really good movie, about two people who like each other, but are scared to take the chance and make that committment…

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