Mr. Lucky (1943): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Mr. Lucky is a 1943 romantic comedy directed by H. C. Potter, starring Charles Bickford as Hard Swede, Emory Parnell and Cary Grant. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes. Stream it on YouTube TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- H. C. Potter
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mr. Lucky About?
The premise of Mr. Lucky without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A smooth‑talking con artist masquerades as a humanitarian organizer raising funds for war‑torn victims. While scheming to swindle donors, he meets a dedicated charity worker and unexpectedly falls for her. As his feelings deepen, his guilty conscience forces him to confront his deceit and question his loyalties.
Mr. Lucky Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- con artist
- betrayal
- fundraising
- casino
- knocked unconscious
- police officer
- tying someone's necktie
- foggy night
- pipe smoking
- dying man
- switched identities
- selective service classification 1a
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- selective service classification 4f
- poker dice
- lighting a cigarette
- uncle sam i want you poster
- reference to baumes law
- lapel pin
- knitting circle
- windsor knot
- ladder
- closeup
- fainting
- poker the card game
- necktie
- superstition
- new york city
- violence
- damsel in distress
- deception
- desperation
- vindication
- redemption
- remorse
- grief
- henchman
- reformation
- suaveness
- bartender
- turmoil
- retaliation
- racketeer
- dice
- lie
- ship
- fistfight
- double cross
- frame up
- police arrest
- tying a necktie
Where to Watch Mr. Lucky
Stream it on YouTube TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Mr. Lucky Cast & Characters
Charles Bickford leads the cast as Hard Swede, with Emory Parnell as Dock Watchman (uncredited) and Cary Grant as Joe Adams. Directed by H. C. Potter; 67 actors are credited in all.
- Director H. C. Potter
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Charles Bickford as Hard Swede - Emory Parnell as Dock Watchman (uncredited)
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Cary Grant as Joe Adams -
Paul Stewart as Zepp
Also Starring in Mr. Lucky
· 63 more- Juan Varro Joe Bascopolus (uncredited)
- Gladys Cooper Captain Veronica Steadman
- Mary Forbes War Relief Worker (uncredited)
- Laraine Day Dorothy Bryant
- Alan Carney Crunk
- Joseph Crehan Detective (uncredited)
- Henry Stephenson Mr. Bryant
- Robert Strange Captain Costello (uncredited)
- Florence Bates Mrs. Van Every
- Sam Harris Gambler (uncredited)
- Harold Miller Gambler (uncredited)
- Bert Moorhouse Gambling Room Doorman (uncredited)
- Cyril Ring Gambler (uncredited)
- Frank Mills Slot Machine Workman (uncredited)
- Edmund Mortimer Gambler (uncredited)
- Chuck Hamilton Stevedore (uncredited)
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- Dick Gordon Dealer (uncredited)
- Don Brodie Gaffer - Henchman (uncredited)
- Lloyd Ingraham Dorothy's Chauffeur (uncredited)
- Max Linder Gambler (uncredited)
- Dick Rush Policeman (uncredited)
- Hal K. Dawson Draft Board Doctor (uncredited)
- Jack Gargan Reporter (uncredited)
- Walter Kingsford Commissioner Hargraves
- Ellinor Vanderveer Gambler (uncredited)
- Amzie Strickland War Relief Worker (uncredited)
- Sam Ash Gambler (uncredited)
- Kernan Cripps Detective (uncredited)
- J.M. Kerrigan Mr. McDougal (uncredited)
- Vladimir Sokoloff Greek Priest (uncredited)
- Paul Power Passerby (uncredited)
- Jack Deery Gambler (uncredited)
- Walter Bacon Passerby (uncredited)
- Charles Cane Mr. Comstock (uncredited)
- Helen Dickson War Relief Worker (uncredited)
- Rudy Germane Dealer (uncredited)
- John Bleifer Siga (uncredited)
- Fred Rapport Gambler (uncredited)
- Edward Fielding Foster - Dorothy's Butler (uncredited)
- Edwin August Blood Bank Donor (uncredited)
- Pat McKee Blood Bank Donor (uncredited)
- Sam Finn Gambler (uncredited)
- Budd Fine Stevedore (uncredited)
- George Calliga Gambler (uncredited)
- Isabel Withers Blood Bank Nurse (uncredited)
- Bert LeBaron Dock Worker (uncredited)
- Mabel Smaney Blood Bank Donor (uncredited)
- Al Murphy Gambler (uncredited)
- Rita Corday Girl (uncredited)
- Kay Johnson Mrs. Mary Ostrander
- Hilda Plowright Dorothy's Maid (uncredited)
- Karen X. Gaylord War Relief Worker (uncredited)
- Lew Hicks Dock Worker (uncredited)
- Mary Stuart Girl (uncredited)
- Chet Huntley Radio Broadcaster (voice) (uncredited)
- Erford Gage Henchman
- J. C. Fowler Gambler (uncredited)
- Al Rhein Henchman (uncredited)
- Ariel Heath Girl (uncredited)
- Ray Flynn Policeman (uncredited)
- Arthur Yeoman Reporter (uncredited)
- Frank Henry Reporter on Street (uncredited)
- Daphne Moore Blood Bank Nurse (uncredited)
Mr. Lucky Plot Summary
What happens in Mr. Lucky from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Late one winter night, Charles Bickford as Hard Swede rows up to a public dock in a small dinghy, noticing a young woman who walks to the pier’s edge. When a new night watchman (an uncredited Emory Parnell) spots her and fears she may jump, Swede steps in to calm things down. The sailor then recites her story, and the film slides into a long flashback that unfolds the main drama.
Full summary
The whole story of Mr. Lucky, scene by scene
Mr. Lucky Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Mr Lucky (1943) Trailer
How Well Do You Know Mr. Lucky?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor plays the gambler Joe Adams?
Cars in Mr. Lucky
4 cars on screen, including the 1939 Buick Limited and the 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible.
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1939 Buick Limited Important role -
1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Important role -
1937 Packard unknown Minor role -
1938 Reo Speed Wagon Minor role
Mr. Lucky Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “La dama e l'avventuriero” and “Dl. Norocos”.
- Also known as
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- La dama e l'avventuriero
- Dl. Norocos
- Містер Щасливчик
- 从心所欲
- Aventureiro de Sorte
- Hasardspelaren
- Мистер Счастливчик
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Mr. Lucky FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Mr. Lucky, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mr. Lucky?
Mr. Lucky runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Mr. Lucky released?
Mr. Lucky was released on June 3, 1943.
Who directed Mr. Lucky?
Mr. Lucky was directed by H. C. Potter.
More films by H. C. Potter Who is in the cast of Mr. Lucky?
Mr. Lucky stars Charles Bickford as Hard Swede, Emory Parnell as Dock Watchman (uncredited) and Cary Grant as Joe Adams, among 67 credited actors.
Where can I watch Mr. Lucky?
In the US, Mr. Lucky is streaming on YouTube TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Mr. Lucky have a post-credit scene?
No. Mr. Lucky has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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