Coincidence (1921 film)

For other uses, see Coincidence (disambiguation).

Coincidence is an American comedic silent film released in 1921, starring Robert Harron and June Walker. It was Harron's first starring role after signing a deal with Metro Pictures Corporation, as well as his last film; Harron died between completion of filming and the release. It was directed by Chet Withey and written by Brian Hooker based on a story by Howard E. Morton. The cinematographer was Louis C. Bitzer.

According to film historian Anthony Slide, "With Robert Harron's death, the film industry for the first time had to deal with the release of a film whose star had just died under mysterious circumstances." Metro chose to make a low-key release that made little mention of Harron.

Plot

Billy Jenks (Harron) leaves his small town to find success in New York City, but he settles for a department store cashier job. He gets in a heated romance with secretary and aspiring pianist Phoebe Howard (Walker). Their romance leads to both of them being fired, and Billy is later arrested for burglary. Billy tries to borrow money from his wealthy aunt, who has died without his knowledge. Also without his knowledge, she left him $100,000, and her estate lawyers manage to find Billy through a coincidence. The money is then stolen by a con man who also tries to woo Phoebe, but Billy gets both back through a series of coincidences. He and Phoebe then get married.

Cast

• Bradley Barker as "Handsome Harry" Brent
• Frank Belcher as John Carter
• William Frederic as Stephen Fiske
• Robert Harron as Billy Jenks
• June Ellen Terry as Dorothy Carter
• June Walker as Phoebe Howard

External links

• Coincidence at IMDb