An Even Break is a 1917 American silent comedy-drama film written and directed by Lambert Hillyer, and starring Olive Thomas and Charles Gunn.

He goes to New York City to secure the manufacture of his machine, which has been ordered by the firm operated by Luther Collins (Burke), which hopes to revive its weakened finances with the invention.

Arriving in New York, he is taken in hand by the son David (French) from Harding & Co., which contracts to build the machine.

Then Mary arrives, and it turns out that Jimmie had in a moment of haste proposed to her back home.

Claire decides she will give Mary a fighting chance for Jimmie's love, and takes her in hand and teaches her the city fast life.