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Seven Chances

  • 1925
  • Passed
  • 56m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
11K
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Seven Chances (1925)
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A man learns that he will inherit a fortune if he marries by 7PM that evening.A man learns that he will inherit a fortune if he marries by 7PM that evening.A man learns that he will inherit a fortune if he marries by 7PM that evening.

  • Director
    • Buster Keaton
  • Writers
    • Roi Cooper Megrue
    • Clyde Bruckman
    • Jean C. Havez
  • Stars
    • Buster Keaton
    • Ruth Dwyer
    • T. Roy Barnes
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Buster Keaton
    • Writers
      • Roi Cooper Megrue
      • Clyde Bruckman
      • Jean C. Havez
    • Stars
      • Buster Keaton
      • Ruth Dwyer
      • T. Roy Barnes
    • 66User reviews
    • 55Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Seven Chances (1925)
    Buster Keaton in Seven Chances (1925)
    Buster Keaton, Jean Arthur, Bartine Burkett, Louise Carver, Doris Deane, Hazel Deane, Ruth Dwyer, Connie Evans, and Eugenia Gilbert in Seven Chances (1925)
    Buster Keaton in Seven Chances (1925)
    Buster Keaton, Jean Arthur, Bartine Burkett, Rosalind Byrne, Louise Carver, Doris Deane, Hazel Deane, Ruth Dwyer, Connie Evans, Eugenia Gilbert, Rosa Gore, and Marion Harlan in Seven Chances (1925)
    Seven Chances (1925)
    Buster Keaton and Rosalind Byrne in Seven Chances (1925)
    Jean Arthur in Seven Chances (1925)
    Buster Keaton and Jean Arthur in Seven Chances (1925)
    Buster Keaton in Seven Chances (1925)
    Buster Keaton, Jean Arthur, Lori Bara, Bartine Burkett, Rosalind Byrne, Louise Carver, Doris Deane, Hazel Deane, Ruth Dwyer, Connie Evans, Eugenia Gilbert, Rosa Gore, Edna Hammon, Marion Harlan, Judy King, Barbara Pierce, Kate Price, Frances Raymond, Constance Talmadge, and Pauline Toller in Seven Chances (1925)
    Buster Keaton and T. Roy Barnes in Seven Chances (1925)

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    Buster Keaton
    Buster Keaton
    • James Shannon
    Ruth Dwyer
    • His Girl
    T. Roy Barnes
    T. Roy Barnes
    • His Partner
    Snitz Edwards
    Snitz Edwards
    • His Lawyer
    Frances Raymond
    Frances Raymond
    • Her Mother
    • (as Frankie Raymond)
    Erwin Connelly
    • The Clergyman
    Jules Cowles
    Jules Cowles
    • The Hired Hand
    Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur
    • Miss Smith - Office Receptionist
    • (uncredited)
    Lori Bara
    • Mother of Underage Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Bartine Burkett
    • Fifth Chance: Country Club Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Rosalind Byrne
    Rosalind Byrne
    • Prospective Bride at Church
    • (uncredited)
    Louise Carver
    Louise Carver
    • Prospective Bride Who Operates Crane
    • (uncredited)
    Doris Deane
    • Second Chance: Girl Proposed to on Golf Course
    • (uncredited)
    Hazel Deane
    • Fourth Chance: The Refuser
    • (uncredited)
    Connie Evans
    • Sixth Chance: Country Club Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Eugenia Gilbert
    Eugenia Gilbert
    • First Chance: Girl in Big Hat Who Laughs at James' Proposal
    • (uncredited)
    Rosa Gore
    Rosa Gore
    • Prospective Bride at Church
    • (uncredited)
    Edna Hammon
    • Undetermined Role
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Buster Keaton
    • Writers
      • Roi Cooper Megrue
      • Clyde Bruckman
      • Jean C. Havez
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      The most famous scene of this film originated by accident. In the filming of a chase scene down a steep slope, Buster Keaton inadvertently dislodged some rocks which tumbled after him as if in pursuit, and he had to scramble to dodge them. At a preview showing, Keaton saw that that accident got the biggest laughs in the film. Thus inspired, he decided to reshoot the scene with over 100 papier-mâché "rocks", ranging from pebbles to six-foot boulders, so his character would have to deal with a massive avalanche in the scene.
    • Goofs
      Just as the horde of would-be brides overruns the college football game, one of the players can be seen throwing himself to the ground, already pretending to be trampled.
    • Quotes

      Title Card: By the time Jimmie had reached the church, he had proposed to everything in skirts, including a Scotchman.

    • Connections
      Featured in 4 Clowns (1970)

    User reviews66

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    9/10
    often re-made but this is the best
    This film might seem familiar, as it has been remade several times--the last time just a few years ago. Buster Keaton stands to inherit a fortune providing he marries before time expires. But, he has no prospects and time is running out--what to do, what to do? Well, he tries again and again and again with no luck. That is until the ladies find out about the fortune that awaits them as his bride. Then, EVERYONE under the sun comes out of the woodwork--all ages, races and sizes. And, because so much money is involved, it goes from being a cute comedy to complete pandemonium! These women WON'T take no for an answer and they are super-dooper aggressive--and Buster runs for his life! Well, the ladies aren't about to let their fortune get away and hundreds of maniacal brides-to-be (all in white) give chase--resulting in one of the funniest chases in film history. What happens next is for you to see for yourself. It's funny, well-made and fast paced fun.
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    • planktonrules
    • Apr 25, 2006

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    • Release date
      • March 15, 1925 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sedam prilika
    • Filming locations
      • Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, USA(train scene)
    • Production company
      • Buster Keaton Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $210,748
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      56 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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