Her Fighting Chance (1917)
Corporal Blake is sent to apprehend the murderer of François Breault. All evidence points to Jan Thoreau as the guilty man. Blake arrives at Thoreau's cabin while he is away and is greeted by his wife Marie. Posing as a friend of her husband, Blake learns that Thoreau and Breault had quarreled shortly before the murder. This, together with Breault's dying accusation that Thoreau was his murderer, seems undeniable evidence. Blake, fascinated by Marie, agrees to let Thoreau escape, providing that she become his mistress. After much anguish, she consents. When Thoreau arrives, Blake arrests him but during the night Marie helps him escape. Blake goes in pursuit.
Director: Edwin Carewe
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: May 18, 1917
Cast
- Jane Grey - Marie
- Thomas Holding - Jan Thoreau
- Ed Porter - Sgt. Fitzgerald
- Percy Standing - Cpl. Blake
- Fred Jones - Francois Breault
- William W. Cohill - Pastamoo
Screenplay
- James Oliver Curwood (Story)
Production: A.H. Jacobs Photoplays Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Edwin Carewe
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Her Fighting Chance about?
- Corporal Blake is sent to apprehend the murderer of François Breault. All evidence points to Jan Thoreau as the guilty man. Blake arrives at Thoreau's cabin while he is away and is greeted by his wife Marie. Posing as a friend of her husband, Blake learns that Thoreau and Breault had quarreled shortly before the murder. This, together with Breault's dying accusation that Thoreau was his murderer, seems undeniable evidence. Blake, fascinated by Marie, agrees to let Thoreau escape, providing that she become his mistress. After much anguish, she consents. When Thoreau arrives, Blake arrests him but during the night Marie helps him escape. Blake goes in pursuit.
- Who directed Her Fighting Chance?
- Her Fighting Chance was directed by Edwin Carewe.
- Who stars in Her Fighting Chance?
- Her Fighting Chance stars Jane Grey, Thomas Holding, Ed Porter, Percy Standing, Fred Jones, William W. Cohill.
- How long is Her Fighting Chance?
- Her Fighting Chance has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Her Fighting Chance?
- Her Fighting Chance is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Her Fighting Chance produced?
- Her Fighting Chance was produced in United States of America.