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.
- Date of release
- 1921-05-01
- TMDB
- 10.0 / 10 (1)
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Director
- Edwin Carewe
Casting
- Anita Stewart — Julie Arnold
- Herbert Rawlinson — Geoffrey Arnold
- Walter McGrail — Hubert Randolph
- Grace Morse — Claire
- William V. Mong — Conklin
- Richard Headrick — Julie's child
Interesting facts
Playthings of Destiny is a 1921 American romance film directed by Edwin Carewe and written by Anthony Paul Kelly. The film stars Anita Stewart, Herbert Rawlinson, Walter McGrail, Grace Morse, William V. Mong, and Richard Headrick. The film was released in May 1921, by Associated First National Pictures.
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