Playthings of Destiny

“A romance of the barren North and tropical shores. See an Arctic Blizzard and a Tropical Tornado, stirring in reality.”

Canadian schoolteacher Julie Leneau becomes the bride of Geoffrey Arnold but is soon confronted by Claire who convinces her that she is Arnold's lawful wife. Fleeing into a blizzard Julie nearly perishes but is found by government official Hubert Randolph. They become snowbound and she later accepts his proposal to give her baby an honorable name. Moving to Jamaica Hubert rises in government and the couple are happy. However, when Geoffrey visits Julie realizes she still loves him and learning he has not been unfaithful Randolph surrenders his wife and her child to Geoffrey.

Director

Edwin Carewe

Screenplay

Anthony Paul Kelly

Status

Released

Release date

01/05/1921

Original language

English