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The Pitch o' Chance

One of the earliest surviving short films by Franke Borzage. A simple western about a man who enjoys boozing, gambling and women.

Top Cast

  • Frank Borzage

    Frank Borzage

    Rocky Scott

  • Helene Rosson

    Helene Rosson

    Nan

  • Jack Richardson

    Jack Richardson

    Kentuck

  • Lizette Thorne

    Lizette Thorne

    Kate

Overview

One of the earliest surviving short films by Franke Borzage. A simple western about a man who enjoys boozing, gambling and women.

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