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Fickle Fortune (1930): cast, story & where to watch

1930 · Film

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Released in 1930, Fickle Fortune is a notable film directed by J. Martin Mackay Jr., running about 15 minutes. “An incident in the life of Rob Roy MacGregor” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Dramatised film of an incident in the life of Rob Roy MacGregor, set in the Trossachs. Entered in the Scottish Amateur Film Festival 1933. Roy Roy has been outlawed and is in hiding in the Trossachs. His band is suprised by a party of redcoats. Rob Roy escapes and the outlaws get away taking a red coat officer prisoner. The redcoat is freed by one of the clanswomen who is his lover. The outlaws discover her treachery and plan to drown her but Rob Roy arrives and saves her from her fate.

Who’s in it. Fickle Fortune stars Margaret Peat as Jean Campbell, John M. White as Captain Cotterill, A.S. Henderson as Rob Roy and A.S. Henderson as Helen MacGregor, among others.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Fickle Fortune (1930)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fickle Fortune change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Fickle Fortune?
Fickle Fortune stars Margaret Peat, John M. White, A.S. Henderson, A.S. Henderson and Gladys White.
When was Fickle Fortune released?
Fickle Fortune was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.