Puppets of Fate (1921)
Gabriel Palombra, a Venetian Punchinello Street show operator decides to move to America leaving his wife, Sorrentina, behind, with a promise to send for her. In the United States, disillusioned, he takes a job as porter in a barbershop, but when he is rewarded for returning a lost pocketbook, manicurist "Babe" Reynolds persuades him to bet on a winning horse. Under her influence he rises to wealth. Meanwhile, Sorrentina arrives in New York and takes work as a flower girl.
Director: Dallas M. Fitzgerald
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: March 28, 1921
Cast
- Viola Dana - Sorrentina Palombra
- Francis McDonald - Gabriel Palombra
- Jackie Saunders - "Babe" Reynolds
- Fred Kelsey - Bobs
- Tom Ricketts - Father Francisco
- Edgar Kennedy - Mike Reynolds
Screenplay
Production: Metro Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
new york city, italy, horse racing
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Puppets of Fate about?
- Gabriel Palombra, a Venetian Punchinello Street show operator decides to move to America leaving his wife, Sorrentina, behind, with a promise to send for her. In the United States, disillusioned, he takes a job as porter in a barbershop, but when he is rewarded for returning a lost pocketbook, manicurist "Babe" Reynolds persuades him to bet on a winning horse. Under her influence he rises to wealth. Meanwhile, Sorrentina arrives in New York and takes work as a flower girl.
- Who directed Puppets of Fate?
- Puppets of Fate was directed by Dallas M. Fitzgerald.
- Who stars in Puppets of Fate?
- Puppets of Fate stars Viola Dana, Francis McDonald, Jackie Saunders, Fred Kelsey, Tom Ricketts, Edgar Kennedy.
- How long is Puppets of Fate?
- Puppets of Fate has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Puppets of Fate?
- Puppets of Fate is a Drama film.
- Where was Puppets of Fate produced?
- Puppets of Fate was produced in United States of America.