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Beating the Odds (1919)

Movie ★ 7.0 50 min

Drama

Political graft collector, David Power forced by the district attorney to leave New York takes cabaret singer Hebe Norse with him. Showing talent in a variety of professions, Power is eventually hired by a great steel manufacturer, Gail Rogers. He falls in love with Rogers' daughter Rosalie, and they marry happily until Rogers returns home with a new wife…. Hebe Norse. When Rogers discovers Hebe's past, the two men sever ties as does Rosalie. Vengefully Rogers tries to ruin one of Power's companies without success. Ultimately Rosalie forgives Power and they and their young daughter are reunited.

Paul Scardon Director Edward J. Montagne Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 12, 1919
Runtime
50 min
IMDb
tt0185913
Language
Studio
Vitagraph Company of America

Themes

Cast

Harry T. Morey Harry T. Morey David Power Betty Blythe Betty Blythe Hebe Norse Jean Paige Jean Paige Rosalie Rogers George Majeroni George Majeroni Milton Shapiro Eulalie Jensen Eulalie Jensen Eva Lake Robert Gaillard Robert Gaillard Lynn Hardy Robert Mowbray Crane Frank Norcross O'Brien

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Frequently asked questions

What is Beating the Odds about?
Political graft collector, David Power forced by the district attorney to leave New York takes cabaret singer Hebe Norse with him. Showing talent in a variety of professions, Power is eventually hired by a great steel manufacturer, Gail Rogers. He falls in love with Rogers' daughter Rosalie, and they marry happily until Rogers returns home with a new wife…. Hebe Norse. When Rogers discovers Hebe's past, the two men sever ties as does Rosalie. Vengefully Rogers tries to ruin one of Power's companies without success. Ultimately Rosalie forgives Power and they and their young daughter are reunited.
Who directed Beating the Odds?
Beating the Odds was directed by Paul Scardon.
Who stars in Beating the Odds?
Beating the Odds stars Harry T. Morey, Betty Blythe, Jean Paige, George Majeroni.
When was Beating the Odds released?
Beating the Odds is a 1919 drama film.
Where can I watch Beating the Odds?
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