Dust Be My Destiny
“A BOY AND A GIRL THAT THE WORLD FORGOT...AND A LOVE IT WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER!”
Synopsis
Embittered after serving time for a burglary he did not commit, Joe Bell is soon back in jail, on a prison farm. His love for the foreman's daughter leads to a fight between them, leading to the older man's death due to a weak heart. Joe and Mabel go on the run as he thinks no-one would believe a nobody like him.
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John Garfield
Joe Bell
Priscilla Lane
Mabel Alden
Alan Hale
Michael 'Mike' Leonard
Frank McHugh
Caruthers
Billy Halop
Hank Glenn
Bobby Jordan
Jimmy Glenn
Charley Grapewin
Pop
Henry Armetta
Nick Spelucci
Stanley Ridges
Charles 'Charlie' Garreth
John Litel
Prosecutor
Moroni Olsen
Slim Jones
Victor Kilian
Doc Saunders
Frank Jaquet
Abe Connors
Ferike Boros
Delicatessen Proprietress
Marc Lawrence
Venetti
Arthur Aylesworth
Magistrate
William B. Davidson
Work Farm Warden
George Irving
Judge
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hollywood, California
Festival / Special Debut
September 16, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Seiler
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Rossen
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Dust Be My Destiny
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Seiler
Robert Rossen, Jerome Odlum, Seton I. Miller
Max Steiner
James Wong Howe
Warren Low
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Seiler
Director
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Seton I. Miller
Writer
Robert Rossen
Screenplay
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Warren Low
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dust Be My Destiny
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dust Be My Destiny about?
Embittered after serving time for a burglary he did not commit, Joe Bell is soon back in jail, on a prison farm. His love for the foreman's daughter leads to a fight between them, leading to the older man's death due to a weak heart. Joe and Mabel go on the run as he thinks no-one would believe a nobody like him.
Who directed Dust Be My Destiny?
Dust Be My Destiny was directed by Lewis Seiler.
Who stars in Dust Be My Destiny?
The principal cast of Dust Be My Destiny includes John Garfield, Priscilla Lane, Alan Hale, Frank McHugh, Billy Halop.
When was Dust Be My Destiny released and how long is it?
Dust Be My Destiny was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Dust Be My Destiny?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dust Be My Destiny was composed by Max Steiner.
Is Dust Be My Destiny based on a book or true story?
Dust Be My Destiny is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jerome Odlum".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dust Be My Destiny?
Dust Be My Destiny holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).