The Man Who Took a Chance
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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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 19, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Worthington
- Screenplay & Story
- Bennett Cohen
- Original Title
- The Man Who Took a Chance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Bluebird Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Worthington
Bennett Cohen
Friend Baker
Department Leadership Roster
Friend Baker
Director of Photography
William Worthington
Director
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Who Took a Chance
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What is The Man Who Took a Chance about?
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.
Who directed The Man Who Took a Chance?
The Man Who Took a Chance was directed by William Worthington.
Who stars in The Man Who Took a Chance?
The principal cast of The Man Who Took a Chance includes Franklyn Farnum, Agnes Vernon, Lloyd Whitlock, Countess Du Cello, Marc Fenton.
When was The Man Who Took a Chance released and how long is it?
The Man Who Took a Chance was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man Who Took a Chance?
The Man Who Took a Chance holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).