Luck and Pluck (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film
Released in 1919, Luck and Pluck is a crime and adventure film directed by Edward Dillon, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Professional thief Joe Grim is killing time in New York City's Central Park before he robs the Wall Street subtreasury. He spots pretty young Laura White on a runaway horse. He manages to rescue her. Falling for her, he tries to steal a photo of her but is discovered and held at gunpoint by Laura's friend Countess Briand--who, unbeknownst to Laura, is actually the head of a German spy ring, among whose members if Laura's fiance Karl Richter. The countess convinces Joe to steal plane for a new airplane by telling Joe that they're papers that are being used to blackmail Laura. But things don't go exactly as planned.
Who’s in it. Luck and Pluck stars George Walsh as Joe Grim - aka 'Velvet', Virginia Lee as Laura White, Joseph W. Smiley as Laura's Father and George Fisher as Karl Richter, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Luck and Pluck page.
If you liked it. Fans of Luck and Pluck tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Luck and Pluck (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Luck and Pluck change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Luck and Pluck?
- Luck and Pluck stars George Walsh, Virginia Lee, Joseph W. Smiley, George Fisher and Corene Uzzell.
- When was Luck and Pluck released?
- Luck and Pluck was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.