Movie Description
The Child of Destiny
(1916)Overview
Alita, a child who has been left in the care of Mr. and Mrs. Putnam in a desolate swamp country, reaches the age when she is to be prepared for the world, and the Putnams send word to Judge Gates, her guardian, to come for her. Her life has been spent in the swamps with a half-witted boy, "Weird Willie," and many animals and birds of that country, as her only playmates. Judge Gates receives the letter at his bachelor apartment, which he shares with a younger friend and companion, Bob Stange. Through the accidental dropping of a marriage license the Judge discovers that Bob is about to become a benedict, despite the fact that they had a compact never to marry, on the theory that all women are deceitful.
Featured Crew
Cast
Alita
Constance
Bob Stange
Judge Gates
Weird Willie
Professor Jaeger
Oswald, His Son
Calvin Baker
Putnam
Mrs. Putnam
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Facts
Original TitleThe Child of Destiny
Status Released
Release Information
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1916-07-24
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 50m
Production CompaniesColumbia Pictures
Genres
- Drama
