Take a Chance is a 1918 American short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd.[1]
| Take a Chance | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Alfred J. Goulding |
| Produced by | Hal Roach |
| Starring | Harold Lloyd |
Release date |
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Running time | 10 min |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Silent English intertitles |
Plot
editHarold becomes smitten with a hired girl (Bebe) who is washing a staircase. When Bebe's beau (Snub) arrives to drive her to a picnic, Harold stealthily sneaks into the back seat of Snub's car. Without their being aware of his presence, Harold causes them to get into a fight. When the car arrives at the picnic grounds, Harold and Bebe enter the park together and enjoy a frantic few moments on a seesaw. Two prison escapees enter the park. One clubs Harold over the head and dresses him in his prison garb to confuse the pursuing police force. Harold uses his wits and athletic ability to elude capture by many officers.
Cast
edit- Harold Lloyd
- Snub Pollard
- Bebe Daniels
- William Blaisdell
- Sammy Brooks
- Harry Burns
- Billy Fay
- James A. Fitzgerald
- William Gillespie
- Lew Harvey
- Wallace Howe
- Bud Jamison
- Dee Lampton
- Belle Mitchell
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Progressive Silent Film List: Take a Chance". Silent Era. Retrieved December 13, 2008.
External links
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