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Movie poster: The Wonderful Chance (1920)
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The Wonderful Chance

1920 · 52 min Crime Drama
5.4 / 10 · TMDB

Upon leaving prison, an ex con vows to go straight, but circumstances force him to return to crime. Meanwhile, a gang of crooks kidnaps a visiting British aristocrat, but the ex-con has an incredible likeness to the Englishman, and his intended hosts take him home to their mansion.

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Year 1920
Genre Crime, Drama
Director George Archainbaud
Runtime 52 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.4/10 (7 votes)

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The film constructs its drama on the sharp contrast between the ex-con's grim world and the opulent mansion he is forced to inhabit. It relies on visual storytelling to explore themes of identity and social masquerade without a single spoken word.

What lingers after the final reel is a quiet contemplation on performance and authenticity. The chance for redemption, the film suggests, might be found in playing a role until it becomes true. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: George Archainbaud

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