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Still from Take a Chance — Take a Chance (1918) — Alfred J. Goulding

Poster for Take a Chance

Alfred J. Goulding

Take a Chance

United States / English / 1918 / 10m

Drama Comedy Romance Shorts Silent

Commentary: 1 track on the Channel player
Letterboxd: 3.21/5·1.9K ratings·564 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

In this one-reel film from 1918, Harold Lloyd stars as a man looking to spend his last 25 cents.

Commentary

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1 streaming audio track

Commentary: Richard Correll and John Bengtson

John Bengtson, Richard Correll

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Starring Harold Lloyd
Position 8

Credits

Crew

DirectorAlfred J. Goulding

ProducerHal Roach

Cast

Harold Lloydas The Sport

Bebe Danielsas The Hired Girl

Harry 'Snub' Pollardas Simplex Joe

William Blaisdell

James A. Fitzgerald

William Gillespie

William Petterson

Helen Gilmoreas Landlady

Double Feature

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Poster for Young Mr. Jazz

Young Mr. Jazz1919

Both with commentary by John Bengtson and Richard Correll, and both starring Bebe Daniels, Harold Lloyd and 2 others

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The Marathon1919Both directed by Alfred J. Goulding, and both starring Bebe Daniels, Harold Lloyd and 2 others
By the Sad Sea Waves1917Both directed by Alfred J. Goulding, and both starring Bebe Daniels, Harold Lloyd and 2 others

Take a Chance (1918) | Criteria