When Fate Decides

When Fate Decides
When Fate Decides
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Directed by	Harry Millarde
Written by	Denison Clift
Based on	Evelyn Campbell's story
Produced by	William Fox
Starring	Madlaine Traverse
Cinematography	Frank B. Good
Production; company	Fox Film Corporation
Distributed by	Fox Film Corporation
Release date	June 1, 1919;
Running time	5 reels
Country	United States
Language	Silent (English intertitles)

Last updated August 01, 2025

When Fate Decides is a lost ^[1] 1919 American silent drama film directed by Harry Millarde and starring Madlaine Traverse. It was produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation.^[2]

Plot

Vera Loudon is married to a violent alcoholic who beats her, but she meets a former lover who is furious with how she is being treated.

Cast

Madlaine Traverse as Vera Loudon
William Conklin as Herbert Loudon
Clyde Fillmore as Donald Cavendish
Claire Du Brey as Alicia Carteret
Henry Hebert as Harry Carteret (credited as Henry J. Herbert)
John Cossar as Egan
Genevieve Blinn as Mrs. Veriker
Cordelia Callahan as Mathilde

Reception

Motion Picture News reviewer Laurence Reid was mixed in their review, annoyed with the story, stating that it was only redeemed by its mystery element.^[3]

Moving Picture World reviewer Hanford C. Judson gave the film a very positive review, finding the direction to be "excellent" and the night cinematography "wonderful."^[4]

Variety's review was mostly positive, praising some of the cinematography, but the reviewer found that the performers overacted their parts.^[5]

References

↑ "The Library of Congress/FIAF American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: When Fate Decides". March 21, 2023. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
↑ "The AFI Catalog of Feature Films: When Fate Decides". catalog.afi.com. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
↑ Moving Picture News. New York City: Motion Picture News, Inc. June 7, 1919. p. 3850.
↑ Moving Picture World. New York City: Chalmers Publishing Company. June 7, 1919. p. 1529.
↑ Variety. New York: Variety Publishing Co. May 30, 1919. p. 75.

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[1] "The Library of Congress/FIAF American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: When Fate Decides". March 21, 2023. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2025.

[2] "The AFI Catalog of Feature Films: When Fate Decides". catalog.afi.com. Retrieved July 16, 2025.

[3] Moving Picture News. New York City: Motion Picture News, Inc. June 7, 1919. p. 3850.

[4] Moving Picture World. New York City: Chalmers Publishing Company. June 7, 1919. p. 1529.

[5] Variety. New York: Variety Publishing Co. May 30, 1919. p. 75.

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