The Whirlpool of Destiny
Synopsis
George Bell, a wild young man, lives with his rancher father, Thomas Bell, in Paradise Valley, California. When George sells his father's favorite horse, Mr. Bell turns him out, and George becomes a grain salesman in St. Louis. Meanwhile, Polly Martin lives with her father Bill, an ex-businessman who has sunk to day-labor because of his addiction to alcohol. Bill frequently abuses Polly, and when he falls to his death from a high girder, Polly becomes a nurse in the Salvation Army in St. Louis. George falls in love with Polly after he saves her from the advances of a drunk, but she will not marry him because of his wild past.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otis Turner
- Screenplay & Story
- F. McGrew Willis, Eugene B. Lewis
- Original Title
- The Whirlpool of Destiny
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Red Feather Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otis Turner
F. McGrew Willis, Eugene B. Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Otis Turner
Director
F. McGrew Willis
Writer
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What is The Whirlpool of Destiny about?
George Bell, a wild young man, lives with his rancher father, Thomas Bell, in Paradise Valley, California. When George sells his father's favorite horse, Mr. Bell turns him out, and George becomes a grain salesman in St. Louis. Meanwhile, Polly Martin lives with her father Bill, an ex-businessman who has sunk to day-labor because of his addiction to alcohol. Bill frequently abuses Polly, and when he falls to his death from a high girder, Polly becomes a nurse in the Salvation Army in St. Louis. George falls in love with Polly after he saves her from the advances of a drunk, but she will not marry him because of his wild past.
Who directed The Whirlpool of Destiny?
The Whirlpool of Destiny was directed by Otis Turner.
Who stars in The Whirlpool of Destiny?
The principal cast of The Whirlpool of Destiny includes Bertram Grassby, Flora Parker DeHaven, Charles Hill Mailes, Jack Mulhall, Edward Hearn.
When was The Whirlpool of Destiny released and how long is it?
The Whirlpool of Destiny was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.