When Fate Decides
| When Fate Decides | |
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| Directed by | Harry Millarde |
| Written by | Denison Clift |
| Based on | Evelyn Campbell's story |
| Produced by | William Fox |
| Starring | Madlaine Traverse |
| Cinematography | Frank B. Good |
| Distributed by | Fox Film Corporation |
Release date |
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Running time | 5 reels |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
When Fate Decides is a lost[1] 1919 American silent drama film directed by Harry Millarde and starring Madlaine Traverse. It was produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation.[2]
Plot
[edit]Vera Loudon is married to a violent alcoholic who beats her, but she meets a former lover who is furious with how she is being treated.
Cast
[edit]- Madlaine Traverse as Vera Loudon
- William Conklin as Herbert Loudon
- Clyde Fillmore as Donald Cavendish
- Claire Du Brey as Alicia Carteret
- Henry Hebert as Harry Carteret (credited as Henry J. Herbert)
- John Cossar as Egan
- Genevieve Blinn as Mrs. Veriker
- Cordelia Callahan as Mathilde
Reception
[edit]Motion Picture News reviewer Laurence Reid was mixed in their review, annoyed with the story, stating that it was only redeemed by it's mystery element.[3]
Moving Picture World reviewer Hanford C. Judson gave the film a very positive review, finding the direction to be "excellent" and the night cinematography "wonderful."[4]
Variety's review was mostly positive, praising some of the cinematography, but the reviewer found that the performers overacted their parts.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "The Library of Congress/FIAF American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: When Fate Decides". March 21, 2023. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
- ^ "The AFI Catalog of Feature Films: When Fate Decides". catalog.afi.com. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ^ Moving Picture World. New York City: Chalmers Publishing Company. June 7, 1919. p. 3850.
- ^ Moving Picture World. New York City: Chalmers Publishing Company. June 7, 1919. p. 1529.
- ^ Variety. New York: Variety Publishing Co. May 30, 1919. p. 75.
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