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The Flames of Chance

Jan 20, 1918 · 50m
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Comedy
Drama

PLOT

During World War I, Jeanette Gontreau becomes a "godmother" to three Allied soldiers imprisoned in a German camp. Describing herself as an old woman, she sends them cheerful letters and baskets of small gifts until one of the soldiers, Harry Ledyard, informs her that he has been released and will visit her in New York. Panic-stricken, Jeanette dons a wig and spectacles, and although she convinces Harry that she is old and gray, she soon falls in love with him. Harry worships his "godmother," and when secret service agents discover coded messages on her letters, he shields her by assuming the blame.

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CAST

Margery Wilson
Jeanette Gontreau
Jack Mulhall
Harry Ledyard
Anna Dodge
Mrs. Ribbits
Gino Corrado
Anatole
Lee Phelps
Paul
William V. Mong
Man (uncredited)
Wilbur Higby
Frederick Armstrong
Percy Challenger
Character Man
Directed by Raymond Wells

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Triangle Film Corporation
Country
US

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