When Fate Decides
1919 film by Harry F. Millarde
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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]
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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 |
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| Distributed by | Fox Film Corporation |
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Running time | 5 reels |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
Plot
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
- 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
Motion Picture News reviewer Laurence Reid was mixed in their review, annoyed with the story, stating that it was only redeemed by its 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]
