Mister Lucky (1943)

Synopsis: Cary Grant is Joe Adams, a resourceful gambler who is set to outfit his illegal operation on a gaming ship en route to Havana. Two problems are stopping him: a lack of funds and the fact that he's... Cary Grant is Joe Adams, a resourceful gambler who is set to outfit his illegal operation on a gaming ship en route to Havana. Two problems are stopping him: a lack of funds and the fact that he's just been drafted. He quickly assumes the name of a dying 4-F, and launches a drive to raise the cash. This pursuit runs him smack into heiress Laraine Day (Dorothy Bryant). Considering her for both practical and romantic reasons, he becomes a member of a war relief agency in hopes that they may charter his boat to carry supplies for his own little war effort. But soon his feelings get the best of him and the gambler's creed, to never give a sucker a break and never cheat a friend, wins out. The script, written by Milton Homes and Adrian Scott, pays close attention to the details of a gambler's existence and gives the story an authentic ring. H.C. Potter directs Cary Grant to moderate his charm and the effect is completely compelling in this stylish comedy. [More]

Starring: Cary Grant, Laraine Day, Charles Bickford, Gladys Cooper

Starring: Cary Grant, Laraine Day, Charles Bickford, Gladys Cooper, Alan Carney, Henry Stephenson, Paul Stewart, Kay Johnson, Erford Gage

Director: H.C. Potter

Director: H.C. Potter
Screenwriter: Milton Holmes, Adrian Scott
Producer: David Hempstead
Composer: Roy Webb

[See More Credits]