Movie: A Sporting Chance

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Ethel Clayton
Ethel Clayton

Carey Brent

Jack Holt
Jack Holt

Paul Sayre

Herbert Standing
Herbert Standing

Peter Brent

Anna Q. Nilsson
Anna Q. Nilsson

Pamela Brent

Howard Davies
Howard Davies

Ralph Seward

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    A young lady takes on a convict as her chauffeur, believing him to be a burglar. In reality, however, he is an innocent broker.

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    1919-07-13

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    Comedy

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    lost film

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