Seven Years Bad Luck

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Seven Years Bad Luck

1921

1h 2m

6.7(40 votes)

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.

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10 featured cast members

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Max Linder

Max

Alta Allen

Betty - Max's Fiancée

Ralph McCullough

John - Max's Valet

Betty K. Peterson

Mary - Max's Maid

F.B. Crayne

Max's False Friend

Chance Ward

The Railroad Conductor

Hugh Saxon

The Station Master

Thelma Percy

Station Master's Daughter

C.E. Anderson

A Jail Bird

Lola Gonzales

Betty's Hawaiian Maid (uncredited)

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Directed by: Max Linder
Written by: Max Linder
Produced by: Max Linder

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