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Take a Chance

1918 · 10 min Comedy Drama Romance
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

It's a classic boy-meets-girl story, boy-loses-girl, boy gets mistaken for an escaped convict and ruthlessly chased by armies of cops across the countryside in a thrill-packed stunt-addled climax.

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Year 1918
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director Alfred J. Goulding
Runtime 10 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.1/10 (20 votes)

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The film constructs a familiar romantic setup only to deconstruct it with chaotic momentum. It relies on relentless physical comedy and explores the absurdity of mistaken identity through escalating chase sequences.

What lingers after the final reel is the sheer joyous energy of the stunt-driven climax, a testament to early cinema's playful invention. Those who tire of predictable plots will find thrilling unpredictability here. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Alfred J. Goulding

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