A Thousand to One
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| File:Hobart Bosworth in A Thousand to One by R.V. Lee Film Daily 1920.png | |
| Directed by | Rowland V. Lee |
| Written by | Max Brand Joseph F. Poland |
| Starring | Hobart Bosworth Ethel Grey Terry Charles West |
| Cinematography | J.O. Taylor |
| Edited by | Ralph Dixon |
Production company | J. Parker Read Jr. Productions |
| Distributed by | Associated Producers |
Release date |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Silent English intertitles |
A Thousand to One is a lost[1] 1920 American silent drama film directed by Rowland V. Lee and starring Hobart Bosworth, Ethel Grey Terry and Charles West.[2]
Plot
[edit | edit source]The story follows William Newlands, a man deep in debt who marries wealthy Beatrice on the advice of his unscrupulous friend, Jimmy Munroe. On their honeymoon train, they experience a derailment where Beatrice saves the life of mine owner Steven Crawford, but loses sight of her husband who is presumed dead.
In reality, Newlands has survived the wreck and is filled with remorse for his past actions. He disguises himself with a beard and finds work at Crawford's mine, eventually becoming the foreman. During his time there, he brings law and order to the miners and discovers a rich vein of ore, saving Crawford from financial ruin.
Despite his success, Newlands avoids Beatrice as he has decided to stay out of her life. However, Beatrice recognizes him and begs for a second chance at their marriage. Newlands ultimately agrees and the story ends with the couple reconciling.[3]
Cast
[edit | edit source]- Hobart Bosworth as William Newlands
- Ethel Grey Terry as Beatrice Crittenden
- Charles West as Jimmy Munroe
- Landers Stevens as Steven Crawford
- J. Gordon Russell as Georgeson
- Fred Kohler as Donnelly
Preservation
[edit | edit source]With no holdings located in archives, A Thousand to One is considered a lost film.[1]
References
[edit | edit source]Bibliography
[edit | edit source]- Taves, Brian. Thomas Ince: Hollywood's Independent Pioneer. University Press of Kentucky, 2012.
External links
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- 1920 films
- 1920 drama films
- 1920 lost films
- 1920s English-language films
- American silent feature films
- American silent drama films
- American black-and-white films
- Films directed by Rowland V. Lee
- Films with screenplays by Joseph F. Poland
- 1920s American films
- English-language drama films
- 1920s lost silent drama film stubs