Seven Chances (1925)

7.8Passed57 minDirector: Buster Keaton

1925 film by Buster Keaton

Seven Chances is a 1925 American silent comedy film directed by and starring Buster Keaton, based on the play of the same name by Roi Cooper Megrue, produced in 1916 by David Belasco. Additional cast members include T. Roy Barnes, Snitz Edwards, and Ruth Dwyer. Jean Arthur, a future star, has an uncredited supporting role. The film's opening scenes were shot in early Technicolor. The film includes Keaton's famous rock avalanche sequence.

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What is Seven Chances about?
Seven Chances (1925) — Financial broker Jimmie Shannon is nearly bankrupt when an attorney presents grandfather's will leaving him seven million dollars. In order to inherit the money Jimmie must marry before 7 pm on his 27th birthday - today!
Is Seven Chances based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Seven Chances scary?
Content rating: Passed. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.