Movie spotlight
The Man Who Took a Chance
Monty Gray returns to the US after spending 10 years building railroads in China. As he enters a hotel he runs into an old friend from college whom he hasn't seen in years, and they begin catching up on old times. Monty notices a picture of a young woman that his friend is carrying and, bowled over by her beauty, he instantly falls for her.
Insights
Plot Summary
Information regarding the plot of this short film is not readily available in public archives. It is presumed to be a dramatic narrative based on its genre classification.
Critical Reception
As a short film from 1917, contemporary critical reception is not widely documented or accessible. The film's impact and views on its artistic merit are largely lost to time.
What Reviewers Say
Information not available due to the age and obscurity of the film.
Google audience: No user reviews are available for this film.
Fun Fact
Many short films from this era have been lost to time due to the fragile nature of early film stock and lack of preservation efforts, making it difficult to find detailed information about them.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources