Threads of Destiny
Originally released in 1914. Threads of Destiny is a drama film. directed by Joseph W. Smiley. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Evelyn Nesbit, Bernard Siegel, and Margaret Risser
Synopsis
Ivan Mussak, the head of the Russian secret police, is responsible for the murders of thousands of Jews and the forced exile of thousands more. Isaac Gruenstein and his infant daughter Miriam are the only members of his family to survive one of Mussak's massacres, and Isaac is exiled to Siberia. Miriam, however, becomes Mussak's ward and is raised by nuns in a convent. Eighteen years later Isaac dies in Siberia, but before he does he writes a note to his daughter and gives it to fellow prisoner Rachel Shapiro, who manages to escape and, by chance, finds Miriam. However, circumstances have changed in the past 18 years--and Miriam is now Mussak's mistress.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 21, 1914
111 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Evelyn Nesbit
as Miriam Gruenstein
Bernard Siegel
as Isaac Gruenstein
Margaret Risser
as Rachel Shapiro
Joseph W. Smiley
as Ivan Russak
Marguerite Marsh
as The Nun
Jack Clifford
as Fedor Tomspky
William W. Cohill
as Alexis Movak
Russell Thaw
as Russell - Fedor's son
Joseph Standish
as Abraham Solman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lubin Manufacturing Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Threads of Destiny about?
Ivan Mussak, the head of the Russian secret police, is responsible for the murders of thousands of Jews and the forced exile of thousands more. Isaac Gruenstein and his infant daughter Miriam are t...
Who directed Threads of Destiny?
Threads of Destiny was directed by Joseph W. Smiley.
How long is Threads of Destiny?
Threads of Destiny has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Threads of Destiny released?
Threads of Destiny was released on October 21, 1914 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Threads of Destiny?
The main cast of Threads of Destiny includes Evelyn Nesbit, Bernard Siegel, Margaret Risser, Joseph W. Smiley, Marguerite Marsh.