Overview

George Bell, a wild young man, lives with his rancher father, Thomas Bell, in Paradise Valley, California. When George sells his father's favorite horse, Mr. Bell turns him out, and George becomes a grain salesman in St. Louis. Meanwhile, Polly Martin lives with her father Bill, an ex-businessman who has sunk to day-labor because of his addiction to alcohol. Bill frequently abuses Polly, and when he falls to his death from a high girder, Polly becomes a nurse in the Salvation Army in St. Louis. George falls in love with Polly after he saves her from the advances of a drunk, but she will not marry him because of his wild past.

Cast

Bertram Grassby, Flora Parker DeHaven, Charles Hill Mailes, Jack Mulhall, Edward Hearn, Nanine Wright, Jack Lott, Marjorie Blynn

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What is "The Whirlpool of Destiny" about?

George Bell, a wild young man, lives with his rancher father, Thomas Bell, in Paradise Valley, California. When George sells his father's favorite horse, Mr. Bell turns him out, and George becomes a grain salesman in St. Louis. Meanwhile, Polly Martin lives with her father Bill, an ex-businessman who has sunk to day-labor because of his addiction to alcohol. Bill frequently abuses Polly, and when he falls to his death from a high girder, Polly becomes a nurse in the Salvation Army in St. Louis. George falls in love with Polly after he saves her from the advances of a drunk, but she will not marry him because of his wild past.

When was "The Whirlpool of Destiny" released?

The Whirlpool of Destiny was released in 1916.

Who stars in "The Whirlpool of Destiny"?

The cast includes Bertram Grassby, Flora Parker DeHaven, Charles Hill Mailes, Jack Mulhall.