Beating the Odds (1919)
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.
Director: Paul Scardon
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Harry T. Morey as David Power |
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Betty Blythe as Hebe Norse |
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Jean Paige as Rosalie Rogers |
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George Majeroni as Milton Shapiro |
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Eulalie Jensen as Eva Lake |
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Robert Gaillard as Lynn Hardy |
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Robert Mowbray as Crane |
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Frank Norcross as O'Brien |
| Directing | Paul Scardon | Director |
| Writing | Irving Ross Allen | Novel |
| Writing | Edward J. Montagne | Writer |
