Beating the Odds

Beating the Odds

1919 · 50 min · ★ 7.0 · 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.

Directed by Paul Scardon · Written by Edward J. Montagne

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

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