The Higher Destiny (1916): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1916, The Higher Destiny is a drama film directed by Charles Brabin, running about 20 minutes.

What it’s about. A physician advises Helen Blair to seek a different climate. She is without money. Philip Cobb, her daughter's sweetheart, tells them his employer, Richard Standing, has refused him an increase. Thus Mrs. Blair discovers the whereabouts of Standing, whom she rejected years before to marry Blair. Standing treats her savagely when she appeals to him. His son, John, overhears the conversation and, seeing the girl, forces them to take the necessary funds to save the mother. The father discovers his love affair and sends him to Honolulu. The jealous Cobb gets a letter from a friend there and forges a new note telling that young Standing has become a drunkard. Ailene and Cobb are married. John Standing returns after months and he and Ailene learn of the deception. Cobb repents his deceit and drowns himself.

Who’s in it. The Higher Destiny stars Warda Howard as Helen Blair, Sidney Ainsworth as Richard Standing, Edward Arnold as John Standing and Patrick Calhoun as Philip Cobb, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Higher Destiny has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Higher Destiny page.

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