An Even Break
Synopsis
Claire Curtis, Jimmie Strong and Mary have spent their childhood together in the country. Upon reaching adulthood, Claire goes to New York and becomes a success on stage. Jimmie, who has always dreamed of becoming an inventor, goes to New York to sell the machine he invented, and there he renews his acquaintance with Claire. Soon their old friendship ripens into love. Meanwhile, back in the country, Ralph and David Harding, who are making Jimmie's machine, plan to steal the right to it. Back in New York, Mary appears and informs Claire that she loves Jimmie, and the actress resolves to give her a chance to win him. When it appears that the Hardings' scheme to steal Jimmie's machine will succeed, however, Mary's ardor turns cold. Claire and Jimmie then rush back to the country in time to avert the takeover and save his firm from bankruptcy.
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"An Even Break" (1917) starring Olive Thomas
Type: Clip • Published 2019-03-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 5, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lambert Hillyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Lambert Hillyer
- Original Title
- An Even Break
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Triangle Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lambert Hillyer
Lambert Hillyer
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Lambert Hillyer
Writer
Lambert Hillyer
Director
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What is An Even Break about?
Claire Curtis, Jimmie Strong and Mary have spent their childhood together in the country. Upon reaching adulthood, Claire goes to New York and becomes a success on stage. Jimmie, who has always dreamed of becoming an inventor, goes to New York to sell the machine he invented, and there he renews his acquaintance with Claire. Soon their old friendship ripens into love. Meanwhile, back in the country, Ralph and David Harding, who are making Jimmie's machine, plan to steal the right to it. Back in New York, Mary appears and informs Claire that she loves Jimmie, and the actress resolves to give her a chance to win him. When it appears that the Hardings' scheme to steal Jimmie's machine will succeed, however, Mary's ardor turns cold. Claire and Jimmie then rush back to the country in time to avert the takeover and save his firm from bankruptcy.
Who directed An Even Break?
An Even Break was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
Who stars in An Even Break?
The principal cast of An Even Break includes Olive Thomas, Charles Gunn, Margaret Thompson, Darrell Foss, Charles K. French.
When was An Even Break released and how long is it?
An Even Break was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.