The Wonderful Chance_
Upon leaving prison, an ex con vows to go straight, but circumstances force him to return to crime. Meanwhile, a gang of crooks kidnaps a visiting British aristocrat, but the ex-con has an incredible likeness to the Englishman, and his intended hosts take him home to their mansion.
Starring
Eugene O'Brien, Martha Mansfield, Tom Blake
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Eugene O'Brien stars as Lord Birmingham / 'Swagger' Barlow in The Wonderful Chance.
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Year context
The Wonderful Chance was released 106 years ago in 1920.
Overview
Upon leaving prison, an ex con vows to go straight, but circumstances force him to return to crime. Meanwhile, a gang of crooks kidnaps a visiting British ar...
The Wonderful Chance is a Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 0h 52m.
CAST (6)
Eugene O'Brien
Lord Birmingham / 'Swagger' Barlow
Martha Mansfield
Peggy Winton
TB
Tom Blake
'Red' Dugan
Rudolph Valentino
Joe Klingsby
JF
Joseph Flanagan
Haggerty
Warren Cook
Parker Winton
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
52 min (0h 52m)
Rating
5.4/10 (7 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Wonderful Chance about?
Upon leaving prison, an ex con vows to go straight, but circumstances force him to return to crime. Meanwhile, a gang of crooks kidnaps a visiting British aristocrat, but the ex-con has an incredible likeness to the Englishman, and his intended hosts take him home to their mansion.
How long is The Wonderful Chance?
The Wonderful Chance has a runtime of 52 minutes (0h 52m).
Who stars in The Wonderful Chance?
The cast of The Wonderful Chance includes Eugene O'Brien, Martha Mansfield, Tom Blake, Rudolph Valentino, Joseph Flanagan.
What is the rating of The Wonderful Chance?
The Wonderful Chance has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Crime
Drama