
One Chance in a Hundred
Synopsis
Billy Warren, timekeeper on the construction job, arouses the enmity of Brent and Easton when he resents their bullying of the other men. Pay day finds the men celebrating in riotous fashion, and Brent in a crazed moment breaks into the station and attacks Helen. Her cries bring Warren, who trounces the bully.

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May 20, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Gunnis Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Matlack
- Original Title
- One Chance in a Hundred
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Gunnis Davis
Edward T. Matlack
Department Leadership Roster
J. Gunnis Davis
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 One Chance in a Hundred
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What is One Chance in a Hundred about?
Billy Warren, timekeeper on the construction job, arouses the enmity of Brent and Easton when he resents their bullying of the other men. Pay day finds the men celebrating in riotous fashion, and Brent in a crazed moment breaks into the station and attacks Helen. Her cries bring Warren, who trounces the bully.
Who directed One Chance in a Hundred?
One Chance in a Hundred was directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
Who stars in One Chance in a Hundred?
The principal cast of One Chance in a Hundred includes Helen Gibson, Harry Schumm, Roy Watson, George A. Williams, Scott Pembroke.
When was One Chance in a Hundred released and how long is it?
One Chance in a Hundred was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for One Chance in a Hundred?
One Chance in a Hundred holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).










