An Even Break (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1917, An Even Break is a comedy and drama film directed by Lambert Hillyer, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. Claire Curtis, Jimmie Strong and Mary have spent their childhood together in the country. Upon reaching adulthood, Claire goes to New York and becomes a success on stage. Jimmie, who has always dreamed of becoming an inventor, goes to New York to sell the machine he invented, and there he renews his acquaintance with Claire. Soon their old friendship ripens into love. Meanwhile, back in the country, Ralph and David Harding, who are making Jimmie's machine, plan to steal the right to it. Back in New York, Mary appears and informs Claire that she loves Jimmie, and the actress resolves to give her a chance to win him. When it appears that the Hardings' scheme to steal Jimmie's machine will succeed, however, Mary's ardor turns cold. Claire and Jimmie then rush back to the country in time to avert the takeover and save his firm from bankruptcy.
Who’s in it. An Even Break stars Olive Thomas as Claire Curtis, Charles Gunn as Jimmie Strang, Margaret Thompson as Mary and Darrell Foss as Ralph Harding, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, An Even Break has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Even Break page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Even Break tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Even Break (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Even Break change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is An Even Break worth watching?
- An Even Break holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in An Even Break?
- An Even Break stars Olive Thomas, Charles Gunn, Margaret Thompson, Darrell Foss and Charles K. French.
- When was An Even Break released?
- An Even Break was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.