Movie Description
Beating the Odds
(1919)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.
Featured Crew
Cast
David Power
Hebe Norse
Rosalie Rogers
Milton Shapiro
Eva Lake
Lynn Hardy
Crane
O'Brien
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Facts
Original TitleBeating the Odds
Status Released
Release Information
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1919-05-12
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 50m
Production CompaniesVitagraph Company of America
Genres
- Drama
