Playthings of Destiny (1921)
A romance of the barren North and tropical shores. See an Arctic Blizzard and a Tropical Tornado, stirring in reality.
Canadian schoolteacher Julie Leneau becomes the bride of Geoffrey Arnold but is soon confronted by Claire who convinces her that she is Arnold's lawful wife. Fleeing into a blizzard Julie nearly perishes but is found by government official Hubert Randolph. They become snowbound and she later accepts his proposal to give her baby an honorable name. Moving to Jamaica Hubert rises in government and the couple are happy. However, when Geoffrey visits Julie realizes she still loves him and learning he has not been unfaithful Randolph surrenders his wife and her child to Geoffrey.
Director: Edwin Carewe
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: May 1, 1921
Cast
- Anita Stewart - Julie Arnold
- Herbert Rawlinson - Geoffrey Arnold
- Walter McGrail - Hubert Randolph
- Grace Morse - Claire
- William V. Mong - Conklin
- Richard Headrick - Julie's child
Screenplay
- Jane Murfin (Story)
- Laurence Trimble (Story)
- Anthony Paul Kelly (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Robert Kurrle
Production: Louis B. Mayer Productions, Anita Stewart Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost in the mgm vault fire
More Films by Director: Edwin Carewe
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Playthings of Destiny about?
- Canadian schoolteacher Julie Leneau becomes the bride of Geoffrey Arnold but is soon confronted by Claire who convinces her that she is Arnold's lawful wife. Fleeing into a blizzard Julie nearly perishes but is found by government official Hubert Randolph. They become snowbound and she later accepts his proposal to give her baby an honorable name. Moving to Jamaica Hubert rises in government and the couple are happy. However, when Geoffrey visits Julie realizes she still loves him and learning he has not been unfaithful Randolph surrenders his wife and her child to Geoffrey.
- Who directed Playthings of Destiny?
- Playthings of Destiny was directed by Edwin Carewe.
- Who stars in Playthings of Destiny?
- Playthings of Destiny stars Anita Stewart, Herbert Rawlinson, Walter McGrail, Grace Morse, William V. Mong, Richard Headrick.
- How long is Playthings of Destiny?
- Playthings of Destiny has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Playthings of Destiny?
- Playthings of Destiny is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Playthings of Destiny produced?
- Playthings of Destiny was produced in United States of America.