Beckoning Roads (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1919, Beckoning Roads is a drama film directed by Howard Hickman, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. When Marquita Shay, the adopted daughter of Canadian farmer John Grayson, reaches womanhood, Grayson enrolls her in a St. Louis boarding school where she meets and marries Humphrey Wells, the son of a wealthy financier. Treated like a servant by her in-laws, Marquita leaves the Humphrey's home to return to Grayson. She discovers that Grayson has committed suicide after falling victim to a phony stock deal perpetrated by Wells senior. Time passes and Marquita travels to New York where she becomes secretary to Baron Brinker who, with Wells, swindled Grayson. She brings Wells and Brinker to their financial ruin and reunites with her husband who renounces his father.
Who’s in it. Beckoning Roads stars Bessie Barriscale as Marquita Shay, Niles Welch as Humphrey Wells, George Periolat as John Grayson and Joseph J. Dowling as Baron Brinker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Beckoning Roads 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 Beckoning Roads page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beckoning Roads tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beckoning Roads (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beckoning Roads change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beckoning Roads worth watching?
- Beckoning Roads holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Beckoning Roads?
- Beckoning Roads stars Bessie Barriscale, Niles Welch, George Periolat, Joseph J. Dowling and Emmett King.
- When was Beckoning Roads released?
- Beckoning Roads was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.