Movie·1921·1h 10m

Playthings of Destiny

A romance of the barren North and tropical shores. See an Arctic Blizzard and a Tropical Tornado, stirring in reality.

Directed By

Edwin Carewe

Country

United States of America

Language

No Language

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The Story

Canadian schoolteacher Julie Leneau becomes the bride of Geoffrey Arnold but is soon confronted by Claire who convinces her that she is Arnold's lawful wife. Fleeing into a blizzard Julie nearly perishes but is found by government official Hubert Randolph. They become snowbound and she later accepts his proposal to give her baby an honorable name. Moving to Jamaica Hubert rises in government and the couple are happy. However, when Geoffrey visits Julie realizes she still loves him and learning he has not been unfaithful Randolph surrenders his wife and her child to Geoffrey.

Written By

Anthony Paul Kelly

Producer

Louis B. Mayer, Anita Stewart

Cinematography

Robert Kurrle

Production House

Louis B. Mayer Productions

Anita Stewart Productions