Seven Chances
Seen it?1925 | 56 min | Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Safety Last! or Wedding Crashers, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1925: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Struggling stockbroker Jimmie Shannon learns that, if he gets married by 7 p.m. on his 27th birthday -- which is today -- he'll inherit $7 million from an eccentric relative.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$598K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Buster Keaton
- Buster KeatonJames 'Jimmie' Shannon
- T. Roy BarnesBilly Meekin, His Partner
- Snitz EdwardsHis Lawyer
- Ruth DwyerMary Jones, His Girl
- Frances RaymondMrs. Jones, Her Mother
- Erwin ConnellyThe Clergyman
- Jules CowlesThe Hired Hand
- Eugenia GilbertFirst Chance: Girl Who Laughs at Jimmie at the Club
- Doris DeaneSecond Chance: Girl Who Laughs at Jimmie at the Golf Course
- Judy KingThird Chance: Girl Who Shreds 'Will You Marry Me' Note