Seven Chances (1925)
Kernel Score: 85% · 318 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1925-03-15
Runtime: 56 minutes
Where to watch Seven Chances
- Stream: IndieFlix, Kino Film Collection
- Free with ads: JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Darkroom, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Seven Chances parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Seven Chances is a 1925 silent comedy about a man racing to marry for an inheritance, including a dated blackface gag typical of its era.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Buster Keaton as James 'Jimmie' Shannon
- T. Roy Barnes as Billy Meekin
- Snitz Edwards as Lawyer
- Ruth Dwyer as Mary Jones
- Frances Raymond as Mrs. Jones
- Erwin Connelly as The Clergyman
- Jules Cowles as The Hired Hand
- Jean Arthur as Miss Smith the Country Club Receptionist (uncredited)
- Rosalind Byrne as Hatcheck Girl (uncredited)
- Constance Talmadge as Girl in Car (uncredited)
Seven Chances FAQ
Is Seven Chances good?
Seven Chances has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 318 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Seven Chances?
In the US you can stream Seven Chances on IndieFlix and Kino Film Collection, watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Darkroom, Public Domain Movies and Fawesome and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Seven Chances OK for kids?
Seven Chances is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Seven Chances is a 1925 silent comedy about a man racing to marry for an inheritance, including a dated blackface gag typical of its era.
What movies are like Seven Chances?
If you liked Seven Chances, try Safety Last!, One Week, Red Nose Day Actually and Take the Money and Run.