His Destiny

His Destiny

1928 · 73 min · ★ 9.0 · Western

Wrongfully convicted rancher Jack Bowen (Neal Hart), imprisoned through the machinations of Dick Thompson (William Quinn), escapes from prison just as the warden (Charles Wellesley) is about to pardon him. Caught after rescuing the warden’s daughter, Betty (Barbara Kent) from her runaway carriage, Bowen is released despite the escape attempt and moves to Calgary to compete in the Stampede. Thompson tries to have Bowen killed during the competition but failing that takes Betty as a hostage and flees. Bowen, Betty’s father and others give chase.

Directed by Neal Hart · Written by Daniel E.C. Campbell

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Neal Hart Jack Bowen, convict 3411
Barbara Kent Betty Baker
Frank Newton Clarence Whitmore
Charles Wellesley Ben Baker
Joe Quinn Dick Thompson (as Joseph Quinn)
Guy Weadick Andy Moore
Mary Cross Peggy Whitmore

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