Seven Chances 💍👰 Buster Keaton 🏃‍♂️🕖

"Seven Chances" is a 1925 American silent comedy film directed by and starring Buster Keaton.

The film is based on the play of the same name by Roi Cooper Megrue. The story revolves around James Shannon (played by Keaton), a businessman who discovers he will inherit $7 million from his grandfather's will if he gets married by 7 p.m. on his 27th birthday, which happens to be the same day he learns about the inheritance. With the help of his business partner, Billy Meekin (played by T. Roy Barnes), James embarks on a frantic search for a bride, proposing to multiple women with varying degrees of success. As the deadline looms, James is pursued by hundreds of prospective brides in a wild chase sequence.

"Seven Chances" showcases Keaton's talent for physical comedy, inventive visual gags, and daring stunts, particularly the famous rockslide scene, where he narrowly avoids being crushed by massive boulders. While the film did not receive universal praise upon its initial release, it has since gained recognition as a classic of the silent comedy era. The movie's themes of love, commitment, and the pursuit of happiness, combined with Keaton's trademark deadpan style and skillful execution of stunts, contribute to its enduring appeal and place in film history.