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Today In SCV History: March 11, 1925 - 'Seven Chances' Film Uses Beale's Cut In Newhall As A Backdrop
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Today In SCV History: March 11, 1925
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Date: 03/11/2026 8:30am
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**Today in SCV History (March 11, 1925): Buster Keaton’s *Seven Chances* Films Iconic Chase Scene at Beale’s Cut in Newhall**
On March 11, 1925, Buster Keaton filmed scenes for his silent comedy “Seven Chances” at Beale’s Cut in Newhall, featuring a memorable chase sequence as his character raced to marry before a 7 p.m. deadline to secure a $7 million inheritance. The successful scene prompted Keaton to expand the sequence, and the film later inspired the 1999 remake “The Bachelor,” though the remake received poor reviews.
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Date: 03/11/2026 8:30am
Article Summary:
**Today in SCV History (March 11, 1925): Buster Keaton’s *Seven Chances* Films Iconic Chase Scene at Beale’s Cut in Newhall**
On March 11, 1925, Buster Keaton filmed scenes for his silent comedy “Seven Chances” at Beale’s Cut in Newhall, featuring a memorable chase sequence as his character raced to marry before a 7 p.m. deadline to secure a $7 million inheritance. The successful scene prompted Keaton to expand the sequence, and the film later inspired the 1999 remake “The Bachelor,” though the remake received poor reviews.
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