You Never Know Your Luck
"The Sensational Hit! A romance of a proud man, too proud to live on his wife's money; he comes to America to start again."
Originally released in 1919. You Never Know Your Luck is a crime/drama film. directed by Frank Powell. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring House Peters, Claire Whitney, and Frank Nelson
Synopsis
Ranch foreman Kerry has boarded with Kitty Tynan and her mother for five years in western Canada, his past is a mystery to everyone. He is actually an English aristocrat who lost all his money gambling and left the country in search of work. Kerry and his friend Horan own an option on property which crooked lawyer Burlingame is trying to secure. Burlingame's cohort Logan murders Hogan, and is caught and arrested. In the trial, Burlingame forces Kerry to admit his past, and succeeds in preventing Kerry from receiving bank assistance. When Kerry is shot, Kitty opens a letter from Kerry's wife that he had been carrying for five years, and cables her. Kerry's wife arrives and informs him that his last bet in England had turned out to be a $20,000 winner. Kerry is able to use the money just in time to foil Burlingame and secure the property, thus winning prosperity and the affections of his wife.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 17, 1919
106 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Sunset Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is You Never Know Your Luck about?
Ranch foreman Kerry has boarded with Kitty Tynan and her mother for five years in western Canada, his past is a mystery to everyone. He is actually an English aristocrat who lost all his money gamb...
Who directed You Never Know Your Luck?
You Never Know Your Luck was directed by Frank Powell.
How long is You Never Know Your Luck?
You Never Know Your Luck has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was You Never Know Your Luck released?
You Never Know Your Luck was released on November 17, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in You Never Know Your Luck?
The main cast of You Never Know Your Luck includes House Peters, Claire Whitney, Frank Nelson, Mildred Southwick, Bertram Marburgh.