United States / May 12, 1919
Beating the Odds (1919)
Directed by Paul Scardon
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50min
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5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Frank Norcross | O'Brien |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Beating the Odds |
| Original language | EN |
| Spoken languages | No Language |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Vitagraph Company of America |
| Release date | 12 maggio 1919 |
| Writer | Edward J. Montagne, Irving Ross Allen |
| Assistant directors | Paul Scardon |
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