Half a Chance(1920)
Half a Chance Synopsis
A convict being transported to Australia from England in the 1800's saves the life of a young girl during a shipwreck. Ten years later in England, she meets a brilliant attorney with secrets in his past.
Half a Chance (1920) is a drama film directed by Robert Thornby, released on October 24, 1920 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Mahlon Hamilton, Mary McAllister, Lillian Rich and Sidney Ainsworth. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Thornby
- Writers:
- Frederic S. Isham, Fred Myton
- Cinematographer:
- Lucien N. Andriot
- Production:
- Jesse D. Hampton Productions
- Status:
- Released
Half a Chance Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mahlon Hamilton
as John Steele
Mary McAllister
as Jocelyn Wray, 10 years old
Lillian Rich
as Jocelyn Wray, 20 years old
Sidney Ainsworth
as Jack Ronsdale
John Gough
as 'Snowbird' Joe
Josephine Crowell
as Mother Rogers
- Tom Maguire
Tom Maguire
as Judge Wray
- Wilton Taylor
Wilton Taylor
as Jim Gillett
- William Lion West
William Lion West
as Tom Rogers
Key crew
Directed by Robert Thornby, written by Frederic S. Isham and Fred Myton.
Explore more Drama titles
Half a Chance Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
You may also like
The Trials of Cate McCall
2013
Gigi & Nate
2022
The Unforgivable
2021
Won't Back Down
2012
Man with No Past
2025
The Safety of Objects
2002
Strange Weather
2016
Girl in the Box
2016
Hands of Stone
2016
The Padre
2018
Bastard Out of Carolina
1996
Adopt a Highway
2019
Eleanor the Great
2025
Richard Jewell
2019
Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl
1998
End of Sentence
2019
Lorelei
2020
Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears
2020
O.G.
2018
Rogue Agent
2022
Movies similar to Half a Chance
Her Maternal Right
1916
Just a Woman
1925
The Unguarded Hour
1925
Over the Hill
1917
The Bloodhound
1925
The Unforgiven
1915
The Victim
1920
The Sands of Time
1913
Finders Keepers
1921
Orphan Joyce
1916
The Little Samaritan
1916
Red Lips
1928
The Queen's Necklace
1929
The Dixie Winner
1916
Joyce's Strategy
1916
A Little Volunteer
1916
The Chimney Sweep
1916
Shirley Kaye
1917
A Hungry Heart
1917
The Traveling Salesman
1916
Half a Chance – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Half a Chance online?
+
Half a Chance (1920) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Half a Chance?
+
The main cast of Half a Chance (1920) includes Mahlon Hamilton, Mary McAllister, Lillian Rich, Sidney Ainsworth and John Gough. The film was directed by Robert Thornby. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Half a Chance released?
+
Half a Chance was released on October 24, 1920 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is Half a Chance worth watching?
+
Half a Chance (1920) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.