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1919

Beating the Odds

Directed by Paul Scardon

Political graft collector, David Power forced by the district attorney to leave New York takes cabaret singer Hebe Norse with him. Showing talent in a variety of professions, Power is eventually hired by a great steel manufacturer, Gail Rogers. He falls in love with Rogers' daughter Rosalie, and they marry happily until Rogers returns home with a new wife…. Hebe Norse. When Rogers discovers Hebe's past, the two men sever ties as does Rosalie. Vengefully Rogers tries to ruin one of Power's companies without success. Ultimately Rosalie forgives Power and they and their young daughter are reunited.

Duration

0h 50m

Released

May 12, 1919

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Cast8

  • Harry T. Morey
  • Betty Blythe
  • Jean Paige
  • George Majeroni
  • Eulalie Jensen
  • Robert Gaillard
  • Robert Mowbray
  • Frank Norcross

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