Seven Chances(1925)
Seven laughs a minute!
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.
Movie: Seven Chances
Top 10 Billed Cast
James 'Jimmie' Shannon
Billy Meekin
Lawyer
Mary Jones
Mrs. Jones
The Clergyman
The Hired Hand
Miss Smith the Country Club Receptionist (uncredited)
Hatcheck Girl (uncredited)
Girl in Car (uncredited)
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