The Higher Destiny (1916)

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A physician advises Helen Blair to seek a different climate. She is without money. Philip Cobb, her daughter's sweetheart, tells them his employer, Richard Standing, has refused him an increase. Thus Mrs. Blair discovers the whereabouts of Standing, whom she rejected years before to marry Blair. Standing treats her savagely when she appeals to him. His son, John, overhears the conversation and, seeing the girl, forces them to take the necessary funds to save the mother. The father discovers his love affair and sends him to Honolulu. The jealous Cobb gets a letter from a friend there and forges a new note telling that young Standing has become a drunkard. Ailene and Cobb are married. John Standing returns after months and he and Ailene learn of the deception. Cobb repents his deceit and drowns himself.

Director: Charles Brabin
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 20 min
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Production: The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Higher Destiny about?
A physician advises Helen Blair to seek a different climate. She is without money. Philip Cobb, her daughter's sweetheart, tells them his employer, Richard Standing, has refused him an increase. Thus Mrs. Blair discovers the whereabouts of Standing, whom she rejected years before to marry Blair. Standing treats her savagely when she appeals to him. His son, John, overhears the conversation and, seeing the girl, forces them to take the necessary funds to save the mother. The father discovers his love affair and sends him to Honolulu. The jealous Cobb gets a letter from a friend there and forges a new note telling that young Standing has become a drunkard. Ailene and Cobb are married. John Standing returns after months and he and Ailene learn of the deception. Cobb repents his deceit and drowns himself.
Who directed The Higher Destiny?
The Higher Destiny was directed by Charles Brabin.
Who stars in The Higher Destiny?
The Higher Destiny stars Warda Howard, Sidney Ainsworth, Edward Arnold, Patrick Calhoun, Gertrude Glover.
How long is The Higher Destiny?
The Higher Destiny has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is The Higher Destiny?
The Higher Destiny is a Drama film.
Where was The Higher Destiny produced?
The Higher Destiny was produced in United States of America.