The Flames of Chance

The Flames of Chance

Drama, Comedy | Jan. 20, 1918

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.

The Flames of Chance

Drama, Comedy | Jan. 20, 1918

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.
Producers Triangle Film Corporation
Original title The Flames of Chance
Directors Raymond Wells
Writers Elizabeth Haas, Francis William Sullivan, Harvey Gates

Cast

Margery Wilson

as Jeanette Gontreau

Jack Mulhall

as Harry Ledyard

Anna Dodge

as Mrs. Ribbits

Wilbur Higby

as Frederick Armstrong

Percy Challenger

as Character Man

Ben Lewis

as John Finch

Gino Corrado

as Anatole

Lee Phelps

as Paul

William V. Mong

as Man (uncredited)