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Defying Destiny (1923)

Directed by Louis Chaudet

Drama, Romance · 1h 19m

Set in the small town of Riverdale, Defying Destiny opens with Jack Fenton (Monte Blue) being scarred while saving the life of his sweetheart Beth Alden (Irene Rich), whose grateful father (James Gordon), president of the local bank, offers him a job. Middle-class Jack becomes head teller, joins the country club, and plans to marry Beth, but his upwardly mobile behavior stirs resentment. When he’s falsely accused of embezzlement the town’s upper crust turns its back. Jack endures self-exile until a chance encounter with a plastic surgeon enables him to return home incognito and seek vengeance.

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Cast

Monte Blue Jack Fenton Irene Rich Beth Alden Tully Marshall Dr. Gregory Jackie Saunders Mrs. Harris
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Z. Wall Covington Sam Harris Russell Simpson Mr. Wilkens James Gordon Mr. Alden
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Frona Hale Mrs. Alden
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Laura Ames Jack Fenton's Aunt
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George Reehm The Promoter

Crew

Director
Louis Chaudet

Details

Release date
1923-09-29
Runtime
1h 19m
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
EN