description Seven Chances Overview
Seven Chances is a 1925 silent comedy film directed by and starring Buster Keaton. Based on a 1916 play, the movie features Keaton alongside other cast members and notable for its Technicolor opening scenes and the inclusion of a rock avalanche sequence. Jean Arthur appeared in an uncredited supporting role within the production.
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info Seven Chances Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1925 |
help Seven Chances FAQ
What is the inheritance condition in Seven Chances?
Buster Keaton's character, Jimmie Shannon, must marry by 7 p.m. on his 27th birthday to inherit a fortune. That deadline drives the film from romantic farce into a huge chase comedy.
Why is the rock avalanche scene in Seven Chances famous?
The sequence starts as a chase and escalates into Keaton being pursued downhill by giant rolling boulders. It is one of the best-known physical set pieces from Keaton's silent-era features.
Was Seven Chances originally written for the screen?
No. The 1925 film was based on a 1916 stage play by Roi Cooper Megrue, which producer David Belasco had presented on Broadway.
Does Jean Arthur actually appear in Seven Chances?
Yes, Jean Arthur appears in an uncredited early role before her later fame in films like Mr. Deeds Goes to Town and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. The main romantic lead is Ruth Dwyer as Mary Jones.
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