| Flirting with Fate | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Christy Cabanne |
| Written by | Robert M. Baker |
| Starring | See below |
| Cinematography | William Fildew |
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Running time | 57 minutes 50 minutes (USA) |
| Country | US |
| Language | Silent..(English intertitles) |
Flirting with Fate is a 1916 American film directed by Christy Cabanne and starring Douglas Fairbanks. It was produced by the Fine Arts Film Company and distributed by Triangle Film Corporation. [1] [2]
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