The Whirlpool of Destiny (1916)
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.
Director: Otis Turner
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: September 10, 1916
Cast
- Bertram Grassby - William Martin
- Flora Parker DeHaven - Polly Martin
- Charles Hill Mailes - Thomas Bell
- Jack Mulhall - George Bell
- Edward Hearn - Davidson
- Nanine Wright - Mother Giles
- Jack Lott - Tom Scott
- Marjorie Blynn - 'Babe' Morris (as Marjorie Blinn)
Screenplay
- F. McGrew Willis (Story)
- Eugene B. Lewis (Story)
- F. McGrew Willis
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Red Feather Photoplays
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film, partially lost film, fragment
More Films by Director: Otis Turner
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Whirlpool of Destiny stars Bertram Grassby, Flora Parker DeHaven, Charles Hill Mailes, Jack Mulhall, Edward Hearn, Nanine Wright.
- How long is The Whirlpool of Destiny?
- The Whirlpool of Destiny has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Whirlpool of Destiny?
- The Whirlpool of Destiny is a Drama film.
- Where was The Whirlpool of Destiny produced?
- The Whirlpool of Destiny was produced in United States of America.