Beating the Odds

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 12, 1919

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Vitagraph Company of America

Cast

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

Director

Paul Scardon

Writer

Edward J. Montagne,Irving Ross Allen

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0185913