The Car of Chance
Synopsis
In his will, Mr. Baird leaves his son Arnold just one seven-passenger auto and a hundred dollars to keep it filled up and in good repair. When James Bennett hears of this, he insists that Baird do something to make his fortune before he can marry his daughter Ruth. Bennett begins by using the car to start a jitney-bus line. This is not terribly impressive to Bennett -- who owns a trolley company -- and he decides he would rather see Ruth married to his controller, William Mott-Smith.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 9, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Worthington
- Screenplay & Story
- Waldemar Young, Eugene B. Lewis
- Original Title
- The Car of Chance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Bluebird Photoplays, Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Worthington
Waldemar Young, Eugene B. Lewis
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Car of Chance
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What is The Car of Chance about?
In his will, Mr. Baird leaves his son Arnold just one seven-passenger auto and a hundred dollars to keep it filled up and in good repair. When James Bennett hears of this, he insists that Baird do something to make his fortune before he can marry his daughter Ruth. Bennett begins by using the car to start a jitney-bus line. This is not terribly impressive to Bennett -- who owns a trolley company -- and he decides he would rather see Ruth married to his controller, William Mott-Smith.
Who directed The Car of Chance?
The Car of Chance was directed by William Worthington.
Who stars in The Car of Chance?
The principal cast of The Car of Chance includes Franklyn Farnum, Agnes Vernon, Helen Wright, Molly Malone, Mark Fenton.
When was The Car of Chance released and how long is it?
The Car of Chance was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Car of Chance?
The Car of Chance holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).