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Hard Luck (1921) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1921 · 22 mins
- Directed by
- Edward F. Cline
- Starring
- Buster Keaton, Joe Roberts, Bull Montana, Virginia Fox
2000 feet of roaring laughter tracks the misadventures of a down‑on‑his‑luck young man who repeatedly attempts suicide, only to survive each try. As his failures oddly boost his confidence, he embarks on a series of petty escapades that spiral out of control, ultimately leading to his downfall.
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