Key Details

Release StatusReleased

Release Date1921-02-06

Languageen

Runtime1h 2m

Production

Max Linder Productions

6.7(40)

•1921•1h 2m

Seven Years Bad Luck

Comedy

Overview

After breaking a mirror in his home, superstitious Max tries to avoid situations which could bring bad luck, but in doing so causes himself the worst luck imaginable.

Director

Max Linder

Writing & Screenplay

Max Linder

Cinematography

Charles Van Enger

Principal Cast

12 credited

Max LinderMax

Alta AllenBetty - Max's Fiancée

Ralph McCulloughJohn - Max's Valet

Betty K. PetersonMary - Max's Maid

F.B. CrayneMax's False Friend

Chance WardThe Railroad Conductor

Hugh SaxonThe Station Master

Thelma PercyStation Master's Daughter

C.E. AndersonA Jail Bird

Lola GonzalesBetty's Hawaiian Maid (uncredited)

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