Buster Keaton's films were usually a mix of misunderstandings, stunts, and convoluted plots, and 'Seven Chances' is no exception. Our hero is the partner in a failing company heading for financial ruin and disgrace, but there may be a way out if he can marry before 7pm on his 27th birthday - the trouble is, that's today ...
Cue some attempts to entice a variety of ladies into matrimony (the 'seven chances' of the title), as well as a lovely sequence in a church which slowly fills with brides in various types of dresses and veils. The chase which ensues involves Buster running away from rocks rolling down a hill in a race to reach his true love's door in time - but will he make it? Played very well and extremely clever in the way the stunts are carried out and filmed (no regard for health and safety here!), 'Seven Chances' has a lot to recommend it. As usual, Buster remains impassive throughout, no matter what happens - a gimmick which works well. This is one of his best films and well worth seeing.
Cue some attempts to entice a variety of ladies into matrimony (the 'seven chances' of the title), as well as a lovely sequence in a church which slowly fills with brides in various types of dresses and veils. The chase which ensues involves Buster running away from rocks rolling down a hill in a race to reach his true love's door in time - but will he make it? Played very well and extremely clever in the way the stunts are carried out and filmed (no regard for health and safety here!), 'Seven Chances' has a lot to recommend it. As usual, Buster remains impassive throughout, no matter what happens - a gimmick which works well. This is one of his best films and well worth seeing.