# "An Even Break" (1917) starring Olive Thomas

This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution. FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems This is a short preview. You can watch the whole film here: https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/index.php/gems-for-donation "An Even Break" is an emotional drama included in our program to illustrate the work and contributions of Olive Thomas, a star of Silent Hall of Fame. This rare film lets us enjoy one of very few surviving performances of Olive Thomas, who died three years later at 25. Two girls and a boy grow up together and years later end up in a love triangle. Directed by Lambert Hillyer Written by Lambert Hillyer Starring Olive Thomas, Charles Gunn, Margaret Thompson, Darrel Foss, Charles K. French Cinematography John Stuart Stumar Distributed by Triangle Film Corporation Release date august 5, 1917 Running time 52 min Country United States Language Silent film, English intertitles Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: "Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

- Kind: Feature
- Year: 1917
- Genres: Drama, Silent
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/forarch_201908)
- Licence or status: none stated by the archive
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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