Beating the Odds (1919)
Political graft collector, David Power forced by the district attorney to leave New York takes cabaret singer Hebe Norse with him. Showing talent in a variety of professions, Power is eventually hired by a great steel manufacturer, Gail Rogers. He falls in love with Rogers' daughter Rosalie, and they marry happily until Rogers returns home with a new wife…. Hebe Norse. When Rogers discovers Hebe's past, the two men sever ties as does Rosalie. Vengefully Rogers tries to ruin one of Power's companies without success. Ultimately Rosalie forgives Power and they and their young daughter are reunited.
Director: Paul Scardon
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: May 12, 1919
Cast
- Harry T. Morey - David Power
- Betty Blythe - Hebe Norse
- Jean Paige - Rosalie Rogers
- George Majeroni - Milton Shapiro
- Eulalie Jensen - Eva Lake
- Robert Gaillard - Lynn Hardy
- Robert Mowbray - Crane
- Frank Norcross - O'Brien
Screenplay
Production: Vitagraph Company of America
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
corruption, lost film
More Films by Director: Paul Scardon
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beating the Odds about?
- Political graft collector, David Power forced by the district attorney to leave New York takes cabaret singer Hebe Norse with him. Showing talent in a variety of professions, Power is eventually hired by a great steel manufacturer, Gail Rogers. He falls in love with Rogers' daughter Rosalie, and they marry happily until Rogers returns home with a new wife…. Hebe Norse. When Rogers discovers Hebe's past, the two men sever ties as does Rosalie. Vengefully Rogers tries to ruin one of Power's companies without success. Ultimately Rosalie forgives Power and they and their young daughter are reunited.
- Who directed Beating the Odds?
- Beating the Odds was directed by Paul Scardon.
- Who stars in Beating the Odds?
- Beating the Odds stars Harry T. Morey, Betty Blythe, Jean Paige, George Majeroni, Eulalie Jensen, Robert Gaillard.
- How long is Beating the Odds?
- Beating the Odds has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Beating the Odds?
- Beating the Odds is a Drama film.
- Where was Beating the Odds produced?
- Beating the Odds was produced in United States of America.