Half a Chance
Synopsis
A convict being transported to Australia from England in the 1800's saves the life of a young girl during a shipwreck. Ten years later in England, she meets a brilliant attorney with secrets in his past.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 24, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Thornby
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederic S. Isham, Fred Myton
- Original Title
- Half a Chance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Jesse D. Hampton Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Thornby
Frederic S. Isham, Fred Myton
Lucien N. Andriot, Victor Milner
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Thornby
Director
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
Victor Milner
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Half a Chance
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What is Half a Chance about?
A convict being transported to Australia from England in the 1800's saves the life of a young girl during a shipwreck. Ten years later in England, she meets a brilliant attorney with secrets in his past.
Who directed Half a Chance?
Half a Chance was directed by Robert Thornby.
Who stars in Half a Chance?
The principal cast of Half a Chance includes Mahlon Hamilton, Mary McAllister, Lillian Rich, Sidney Ainsworth, John Gough.
When was Half a Chance released and how long is it?
Half a Chance was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is Half a Chance based on a book or true story?
Half a Chance is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frederic S. Isham".