Movie

Chain of Circumstance

“Judged unfit to be a mother!”

★ 7.0(1)19511h 8m

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Good to know

Director: Will Jason
Release date: 1951-08-23
Runtime: 1h 8m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

About Chain of Circumstance

Chain of Circumstance is a 1951 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Will Jason, starring Richard Grayson, Margaret Field and Marta Mitrovich. It has a runtime of 1 hour 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Chain of Circumstance in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A childless couple adopts a baby girl, but a crime committed by the husband's secretary could cause them to lose custody of the infant.

Cast

Richard Grayson

Tom Dawson

Margaret Field

Dell Dawson

Marta Mitrovich

Evie Carpenter

Harold J. Kennedy

Marvin

Helen Wallace

Emily Greer

Connie Gilchrist

Mrs. Mullins

Lawrence Dobkin

Dr. Callen (as Larry Dobkin)

Sumner Getchell

Fred Martindale

James Griffith

Sid

Oliver Blake

Traeger

Percy Helton

Fogel

Douglas Fowley

Lt. Fenning

Themes & keywords

babyunfit mother

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Chain of Circumstance in Canada?+

Chain of Circumstance is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Chain of Circumstance on Netflix?+

Chain of Circumstance is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Chain of Circumstance?+

Chain of Circumstance has a runtime of 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).

Who stars in Chain of Circumstance?+

Chain of Circumstance stars Richard Grayson, Margaret Field, Marta Mitrovich, Harold J. Kennedy and Helen Wallace.

When did Chain of Circumstance come out?+

Chain of Circumstance is a 1951 movie directed by Will Jason.

What genre is Chain of Circumstance?+

Chain of Circumstance is Drama film.

Who directed Chain of Circumstance?+

Chain of Circumstance was directed by Will Jason.