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An Even Break

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7.0/10 • 1

1917-08-051h 1m

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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.

Directors
Lambert Hillyer
Writters
Lambert Hillyer

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Olive Thomas

    Olive Thomas

    Claire Curtis

  2. Charles Gunn

    Charles Gunn

    Jimmie Strang

  3. Margaret Thompson

    Margaret Thompson

    Mary

  4. Darrell Foss

    Darrell Foss

    Ralph Harding

  5. Charles K. French

    Charles K. French

    David Harding

  6. J. Frank Burke

    J. Frank Burke

    Luther Collins

  7. Louis Durham

    Louis Durham

    Canning

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Darrick38

Aug 24, 2021

7/10

An unfortunately damaged film, which I mean literally. There is some heavy nitrate damage in some spots, and the second reel is entirely missing. Despite this, I did enjoy the movie, and consider myself lucky to get to see any film of Olive Thomas that has survived. The car chase at the end was good fun. Not the absolute best story, but good enough to keep my interest.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
partially lost film