Defying Destiny (1923)
79 min
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.
- Release date
- September 29, 1923
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Monte Blue as Jack Fenton
- Irene Rich as Beth Alden
- Tully Marshall as Dr. Gregory
- Jackie Saunders as Mrs. Harris
- Z. Wall Covington as Sam Harris
- Russell Simpson as Mr. Wilkens
- James Gordon as Mr. Alden
- Frona Hale as Mrs. Alden
- Grace Goodall as Jack Fenton's Aunt
- George Reehm as The Promoter
Crew
- Louis Chaudet · Director
- Grace Sanderson Michie · Writer
- Lenwood Abbott · Cinematographer