Beckoning Roads
Synopsis
When Marquita Shay, the adopted daughter of Canadian farmer John Grayson, reaches womanhood, Grayson enrolls her in a St. Louis boarding school where she meets and marries Humphrey Wells, the son of a wealthy financier. Treated like a servant by her in-laws, Marquita leaves the Humphrey's home to return to Grayson. She discovers that Grayson has committed suicide after falling victim to a phony stock deal perpetrated by Wells senior. Time passes and Marquita travels to New York where she becomes secretary to Baron Brinker who, with Wells, swindled Grayson. She brings Wells and Brinker to their financial ruin and reunites with her husband who renounces his father.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Hickman
- Screenplay & Story
- Harvey Gates, Jeanne Judson
- Original Title
- Beckoning Roads
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Bessie Barriscale Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Hickman
Harvey Gates, Jeanne Judson
Eugene Gaudio
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Hickman
Director
Harvey Gates
Writer
Eugene Gaudio
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beckoning Roads
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What is Beckoning Roads about?
When Marquita Shay, the adopted daughter of Canadian farmer John Grayson, reaches womanhood, Grayson enrolls her in a St. Louis boarding school where she meets and marries Humphrey Wells, the son of a wealthy financier. Treated like a servant by her in-laws, Marquita leaves the Humphrey's home to return to Grayson. She discovers that Grayson has committed suicide after falling victim to a phony stock deal perpetrated by Wells senior. Time passes and Marquita travels to New York where she becomes secretary to Baron Brinker who, with Wells, swindled Grayson. She brings Wells and Brinker to their financial ruin and reunites with her husband who renounces his father.
Who directed Beckoning Roads?
Beckoning Roads was directed by Howard Hickman.
Who stars in Beckoning Roads?
The principal cast of Beckoning Roads includes Bessie Barriscale, Niles Welch, George Periolat, Joseph J. Dowling, Emmett King.
When was Beckoning Roads released and how long is it?
Beckoning Roads was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Beckoning Roads based on a book or true story?
Beckoning Roads is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jeanne Judson".