A Trick of Fate
Synopsis
After her father dies and a banker, to whom he owed $5,000, insults the family's honor, dancing instructor Mary Lee, the last of a long line of Southern aristocrats, goes to New York vowing to repay the debt. In Paris, Raoul Garson, an American theatrical manager, signs dancing sensation Anna Gerard, who resembles Mary, to appear on Broadway against the wishes of her Apache lover Pierre La Rouge.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 24, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Hickman
- Screenplay & Story
- Maie B. Havey, Fred Myton
- Original Title
- A Trick of Fate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Bessie Barriscale Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Hickman
Maie B. Havey, Fred Myton
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Hickman
Director
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What is A Trick of Fate about?
After her father dies and a banker, to whom he owed $5,000, insults the family's honor, dancing instructor Mary Lee, the last of a long line of Southern aristocrats, goes to New York vowing to repay the debt. In Paris, Raoul Garson, an American theatrical manager, signs dancing sensation Anna Gerard, who resembles Mary, to appear on Broadway against the wishes of her Apache lover Pierre La Rouge.
Who directed A Trick of Fate?
A Trick of Fate was directed by Howard Hickman.
Who stars in A Trick of Fate?
The principal cast of A Trick of Fate includes Bessie Barriscale, Gayne Whitman, George Field, Josef Swickard, Joseph J. Dowling.
When was A Trick of Fate released and how long is it?
A Trick of Fate was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.