The Car of Chance (1917)
50 min | Drama

The Car of Chance (1917)

50 min | Drama

Only a seven-passenger motor and $100, to be spent exclusively for gasoline or repairs, was Arnold Baird's share of his father's property. Light-hearted by nature, Baird made the most of his legacy and started a "jitney bus" line. When ...See moreOnly a seven-passenger motor and $100, to be spent exclusively for gasoline or repairs, was Arnold Baird's share of his father's property. Light-hearted by nature, Baird made the most of his legacy and started a "jitney bus" line. When James Bennett, general manager of the Consolidated Traction Co., learned Baird had been practically cut off in his father's will, he informed Baird that his daughter would never marry a pauper and to go out and make his fortune. Bennett's decision suited Mrs. Bennett, who was eager to shine in society and planned to gain her ends by marrying Ruth to Wm. Mott-Smith, who controlled the traction company. When Ruth got the chance to tell Mr. Mott-Smith what she thought of him, she left no room for doubt. Ruth met Baird secretly and she was first to know of Baird's jitney-bus plans. Israel Helmstone, leader of organized labor, decided that the employees of the Consolidated Traction Co. deserved an increase in pay. Bennett refused Helmstone's demands and the labor leader called Baird into consultation. Helmstone's daughter, Wanda, employed as stenographer by Mr. Mott-Smith, furnished inside information that showed the weakness of Bennett's defense. The car strike was called and traffic paralyzed. The next morning the "Social Rapid Transit Company" sprang into operation. Mott-Smith, Bennett and their associates were filled with consternation. Baird's pals in society entered their cars for public patronage and "jitney bused" the traction company to its knees. When strike-breakers were called in there was nobody to ride, for the public preferred the limousines. When Bennett cried for mercy, Baird was the intermediary. Fate decreed that Baird should be the one to rush to Mott-Smith's office to rescue Wanda Helmstone from the clutches of the drunken society leper. Settling with Bennett was no hard matter for Baird. His terms were $10,000 a year for becoming assistant general manager and six months' vacation to enjoy a honeymoon on which Ruth was to be the bride. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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8 cast members

Name	Known for
Franklyn Farnum Arnold Baird Arnold Baird See fewer	Sunset Boulevard (1950)
Agnes Vernon Ruth Rennett (as Brownie Vernon) Ruth Rennett (as Brownie Vernon) See fewer	Queen of the Turf (1921)
Helen Wright Mrs. Bennett Mrs. Bennett See fewer	A Stranger from Somewhere (1916)
Molly Malone Wanda Heimstone Wanda Heimstone See fewer	Straight Shooting (1917)
Mark Fenton James Bennett James Bennett See fewer	The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921)
H.J. Bennett William Mott Smith William Mott Smith See fewer	The Car of Chance (1917)
Walter Belasco Israel Heimstone Israel Heimstone See fewer	Lord John in New York (1915)
Harry De More Tom Nolan Tom Nolan See fewer	The People vs. John Doe (1916)

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