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Defying Destiny

1923-09-29 1hr 19m

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.

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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.

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    1923-09-29
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    1hr 19m
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Louis Chaudet
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Cast

Monte Blue

Monte Blue

Jack Fenton
Irene Rich

Irene Rich

Beth Alden
Tully Marshall

Tully Marshall

Dr. Gregory
Jackie Saunders

Jackie Saunders

Mrs. Harris
Russell Simpson

Russell Simpson

Mr. Wilkens
James Gordon

James Gordon

Mr. Alden
Frona Hale

Frona Hale

Mrs. Alden
Laura Ames

Laura Ames

Jack Fenton's Aunt
George Reehm

George Reehm

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