Defying Destiny (1923)
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.
Director: Louis Chaudet
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: September 29, 1923
Cast
- Monte Blue - Jack Fenton
- Irene Rich - Beth Alden
- Tully Marshall - Dr. Gregory
- Jackie Saunders - Mrs. Harris
- Z. Wall Covington - Sam Harris
- Russell Simpson - Mr. Wilkens
- James Gordon - Mr. Alden
- Frona Hale - Mrs. Alden
- Laura Ames - Jack Fenton's Aunt
- George Reehm - The Promoter
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Louis Chaudet
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Defying Destiny about?
- 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.
- Who directed Defying Destiny?
- Defying Destiny was directed by Louis Chaudet.
- Who stars in Defying Destiny?
- Defying Destiny stars Monte Blue, Irene Rich, Tully Marshall, Jackie Saunders, Z. Wall Covington, Russell Simpson.
- How long is Defying Destiny?
- Defying Destiny has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).