Comedy ·Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1917 · 50m

The Man Who Took a Chance

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Director
William Worthington
Cast
Franklyn Farnum as Monty Gray Agnes Vernon as Constance Lanning Lloyd Whitlock as Wilbur Mason Countess Du Cello as Mrs. Lanning Marc Fenton as Richard Lanning Charles Perley as The Duke of Cannister
Crew
Friend Baker — Director of Photography Bennett Cohen — Story
Tagline

A Perfect Bluebird Entertainment!

Synopsis

Monty Gray returns to the US after spending 10 years building railroads in China. As he enters a hotel he runs into an old friend from college whom he hasn't seen in years, and they begin catching up on old times. Monty notices a picture of a young woman that his friend is carrying and, bowled over by her beauty, he instantly falls for her.

Mood & Themes
test of courageimpersonation
Key Collaborators
William Worthington Director Friend Baker Director of Photography Bennett Cohen Story
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