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Destiny
Destiny

Destiny

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Framed for two crimes he didn't commit, and betrayed by his girl, Cliff Banks finds himself on the run from the police. Now distrustful of everyone, he finds a safe haven hiding out at a quaint country cottage under the care of a kindly old farmer and his daughter, a Cinderella-like blind woman who seems to be able to communicate with nature. There he is forced by their love to question his misanthropy.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

65 mins

Rating

4.6/10

Release Date

22 December 1944

Country

United States of America

Cast

Gloria Jean

Gloria Jean

Jane Broderick

Alan Curtis

Alan Curtis

Cliff Banks

Frank Craven

Frank Craven

Clem Broderick

Grace McDonald

Grace McDonald

Betty

Vivian Austin

Vivian Austin

Phyllis

Minna Gombell

Minna Gombell

Marie

Frank Fenton

Frank Fenton

Sam Baker

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