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The Flames of Chance

1918·Directed by Raymond Wells

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Released
January 20, 1918
Runtime
50m

About The Flames of Chance

  • Comedy
  • Drama

Synopsis

During World War I, Jeanette Gontreau becomes a "godmother" to three Allied soldiers imprisoned in a German camp. Describing herself as an old woman, she sends them cheerful letters and baskets of small gifts until one of the soldiers, Harry Ledyard, informs her that he has been released and will visit her in New York. Panic-stricken, Jeanette dons a wig and spectacles, and although she convinces Harry that she is old and gray, she soon falls in love with him. Harry worships his "godmother," and when secret service agents discover coded messages on her letters, he shields her by assuming the blame.

Director
  • RWRaymond Wells
Writers
  • FWFrancis William Sullivan
  • HGHarvey Gates
  • EHElizabeth Haas

Principal cast

In billing order
  • Margery WilsonJeanette Gontreau
  • Jack MulhallHarry Ledyard
  • Anna DodgeMrs. Ribbits
  • Gino CorradoAnatole
  • Lee PhelpsPaul
  • William V. MongMan (uncredited)
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