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A Chance in Life

  • 1914
  • 11m
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DramaShort

Convict Frank Deacon vows that if he ever gets a chance he will lead a straight life. His conduct in prison is so good that his term is shortened and he goes out into the world. He finds tha... Read allConvict Frank Deacon vows that if he ever gets a chance he will lead a straight life. His conduct in prison is so good that his term is shortened and he goes out into the world. He finds that most doors are closed on the ex-convict. When he gets work the prison warden passes, see... Read allConvict Frank Deacon vows that if he ever gets a chance he will lead a straight life. His conduct in prison is so good that his term is shortened and he goes out into the world. He finds that most doors are closed on the ex-convict. When he gets work the prison warden passes, sees him, and shakes his hand. Then the man who engaged Frank steps up and asks if he's an ex... Read all

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    • Edgar Jones
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    • Edgar Jones
    • Louise Huff
    • Brinsley Shaw
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    Eleanor Barry
    Edward DeWolff
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    Will Hartzell
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      deickemeyer

      The suspense is well maintained

      This starts off with an unusual situation, in which the woman with unbalanced mind mistakes the young convict for her missing son. At the girl's behest, the convict assumes the part. The photography is good and some stirring situations come up at the railway station. The suspense is well maintained in the later scenes. A good release. - The Moving Picture World, May 2, 1914

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      • Release date
        • April 17, 1914 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Languages
        • None
        • English
      • Production company
        • Lubin Manufacturing Company
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        • 11m
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Sound mix
        • Silent
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.33 : 1

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