Hard Luck
“2000 FEET OF ROARING LAUGHTER”
Synopsis
A down on his luck young man makes several attempts at committing suicide but fails them too. He then finds himself becoming more confident through a series of petty adventures, to such an extent that this becomes his undoing.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton
- Original Title
- Hard Luck
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Joseph M. Schenck Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline
Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton
Elgin Lessley
Department Leadership Roster
Edward F. Cline
Writer
Buster Keaton
Director
Buster Keaton
Writer
Edward F. Cline
Director
Elgin Lessley
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hard Luck
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What is Hard Luck about?
A down on his luck young man makes several attempts at committing suicide but fails them too. He then finds himself becoming more confident through a series of petty adventures, to such an extent that this becomes his undoing.
Who directed Hard Luck?
Hard Luck was directed by Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline.
Who stars in Hard Luck?
The principal cast of Hard Luck includes Buster Keaton, Virginia Fox, Joe Roberts, Bull Montana.
When was Hard Luck released and how long is it?
Hard Luck was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hard Luck?
Hard Luck holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).