The Golden Chance (1915): cast, story & where to watch
1915 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1915, The Golden Chance is a drama film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. Despite her well-bred upbringing, Mary had disobeyed her family’s wishes and married Steve Denby, a petty thief whose penchant for booze has left them destitute. Mary answers an ad to be a society woman’s seamstress and is hired by Mrs. Hillary. Mr. Hillary is trying to close a deal with Roger Manning and entices him by inviting him, as a dinner guest, to meet the “prettiest girl in the world.” Upon learning that the “prettiest girl” is indisposed, Mrs. Hillary, realizing that Mary had good upbringing, enlists Mary as a substitute. Naturally Mary and Manning fall in love, and, since the deal still isn’t signed, the Hillary’s hire Mary’s services for the weekend.
Who’s in it. The Golden Chance stars Cleo Ridgely as Mary Denby, Wallace Reid as Roger Manning, Horace B. Carpenter as Steve Denby and Ernest Joy as Mr. Hillary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Golden Chance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Golden Chance page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Golden Chance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Golden Chance (1915)?
- In US, The Golden Chance is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Golden Chance worth watching?
- The Golden Chance holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Golden Chance?
- The Golden Chance stars Cleo Ridgely, Wallace Reid, Horace B. Carpenter, Ernest Joy and Edythe Chapman.
- When was The Golden Chance released?
- The Golden Chance was released in 1915, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.