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Seven Years Bad Luck

1921·US
Director: Max Linder
Comedy

After breaking a mirror in his home, superstitious Max tries to avoid situations which could bring bad luck, but in doing so causes himself the worst luck imaginable.

After breaking a mirror in his home, superstitious Max tries to avoid situations which could bring bad luck, but in doing so causes himself the worst luck imaginable.

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Cast

Max Linder

Max Linder

Max

Alta Allen

Alta Allen

Betty - Max's Fiancée

R

Ralph McCullough

John - Max's Valet

B

Betty K. Peterson

Mary - Max's Maid

F

F.B. Crayne

Max's False Friend

C

Chance Ward

The Railroad Conductor

H

Hugh Saxon

The Station Master

T

Thelma Percy

Station Master's Daughter

C.E. Anderson

C.E. Anderson

A Jail Bird

L

Lola Gonzales

Betty's Hawaiian Maid (uncredited)

Harry Mann

Harry Mann

Max's Chef - in Mirror Gag (uncredited)

Joe Martin

Joe Martin

The Chimpanzee (uncredited)

Crew

Charles Van Enger

cinematographer

Max Linder

writer

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