The Ball of Fortune
Appearance
The Ball of Fortune is a 1926 British silent sports film directed by Hugh Croise and starring Billy Meredith, James Knight and Mabel Poulton.[1] Based on the 1925 novel The Ball of Fortune by Sydney Horler, the film is set against the backdrop of professional football. Top player Billy Meredith appears as himself.
Cast
- Billy Meredith - Himself
- James Knight - Dick Huish
- Mabel Poulton - Mary Wayne
- Geoffrey B. Partridge - James Brighurst
- Dorothy Boyd - Connie
- Mark Barker - Bent
- John Longden - Daltry
- Charles Barratt - Daniel Brighurst
- Patrick Aherne