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The Golden Chance is a 1915 American silent drama film directed by Cecil B. DeMille for the Lasky Feature Play Company. The story, written by Jeanie MacPherson, follows a poor young woman who marries a wealthy man, only to have her former life disrupt her new social standing. Starring Cleo Ridgely and Wallace Reid, the film is notable for DeMille's early use of sophisticated lighting techniques to enhance the contrast between the different social classes depicted in the narrative.
It remains a significant work for studying the evolution of early Hollywood cinematic style.
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What is the plot of The Golden Chance?
Mary Denby is a seamstress married to the unemployed and alcoholic Steve Denby. A wealthy couple dresses her as a society woman so she can attract millionaire Roger Manning, but Steve later tries to exploit the relationship.
Who directed and produced The Golden Chance?
Cecil B. DeMille directed the silent drama for the Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company. It is generally cataloged as a 1915 film, although AFI lists a January 31, 1916 release date.
Did Cecil B. DeMille remake The Golden Chance?
Yes. DeMille remade the story in 1921 under the title Forbidden Fruit.
Does The Golden Chance still survive?
Yes. AFI's catalog identifies the film as extant, and UCLA screened a surviving print in 2015.
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