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The Flames of Chance

During World War I, Jeanette Gontreau becomes a "godmother" to three Allied soldiers imprisoned in a German camp. Describing herself as an old woman, she sends them cheerful letters and baskets of small gifts until one of the soldiers, Harry Ledyard, informs her that he has been released and will visit her in New York. Panic-stricken, Jeanette dons a wig and spectacles, and although she convinces Harry that she is old and gray, she soon falls in love with him. Harry worships his "godmother," and when secret service agents discover coded messages on her letters, he shields her by assuming the blame.

Top Cast

  • Margery Wilson

    Margery Wilson

    Jeanette Gontreau

  • Jack Mulhall

    Jack Mulhall

    Harry Ledyard

  • Anna Dodge

    Anna Dodge

    Mrs. Ribbits

  • Gino Corrado

    Gino Corrado

    Anatole

  • Lee Phelps

    Lee Phelps

    Paul

  • William V. Mong

    William V. Mong

    Man (uncredited)

  • Wilbur Higby

    Wilbur Higby

    Frederick Armstrong

  • Percy Challenger

    Percy Challenger

    Character Man

  • Ben Lewis

    Ben Lewis

    John Finch

Overview

During World War I, Jeanette Gontreau becomes a "godmother" to three Allied soldiers imprisoned in a German camp. Describing herself as an old woman, she sends them cheerful letters and baskets of small gifts until one of the soldiers, Harry Ledyard, informs her that he has been released and will visit her in New York. Panic-stricken, Jeanette dons a wig and spectacles, and although she convinces Harry that she is old and gray, she soon falls in love with him. Harry worships his "godmother," and when secret service agents discover coded messages on her letters, he shields her by assuming the blame.

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