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The Flames of Chance

1918-01-20 Comedy 50mins

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.

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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.

  • Released
    1918-01-20
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    50mins
  • Genre
    Comedy, Drama
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    No Language
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  • Production
    Triangle Film Corporation

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Raymond Wells
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Cast

Margery Wilson

Margery Wilson

Jeanette Gontreau
Jack Mulhall

Jack Mulhall

Harry Ledyard
Anna Dodge

Anna Dodge

Mrs. Ribbits
William V. Mong

William V. Mong

Man (uncredited)
Wilbur Higby

Wilbur Higby

Frederick Armstrong
Percy Challenger

Percy Challenger

Character Man
Ben Lewis

Ben Lewis

John Finch