The Road of Ambition(1920)
"In the seething cauldrons of molten steel Bill Matthews saw visions of wealth and power and the golden glow of the blast furnace was the light that showed the way onward and upward to realization. An inspiring story of romance and determination."
The Road of Ambition Synopsis
Bill Matthews, foreman for Bethel Steel, works hard to perfect a means for the elimination of waste in steel manufacture. Philip Colt, inheritor of the steel mill, is in love with Daphne Van Steer, whose father is in financial straits. One day, visiting the mill with Philip, Daphne witnesses Bill thrash an insolent workman, and is impressed with his strength though she then snubs him. Bill soon perfects his invention, and coming into great wealth, resolves to become Daphne's social equal by employing socialite May Larrabee to coach him.
The Road of Ambition (1920) is a drama film directed by William P.S. Earle, released on December 20, 1920 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Conway Tearle, Gladden James, Arthur Housman and Tom McGuire. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- William P.S. Earle
- Writers:
- Lewis Allen Browne, Elaine S. Carrington
- Production:
- Selznick Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Road of Ambition Cast & Crew
Main cast
Conway Tearle
as Bill Matthews
Gladden James
as Philip Colt
Arthur Housman
as Monty Newcomb
Tom McGuire
as Old Mack
Adolph Milar
as Ole Olson
Florence Dixon
as Daphne Van Steer
Florence Billings
as May Larrabee
- Tom Brooke
Tom Brooke
as Mr. Benson
Key crew
Directed by William P.S. Earle, written by Lewis Allen Browne and Elaine S. Carrington.
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The Road of Ambition Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The main cast of The Road of Ambition (1920) includes Conway Tearle, Gladden James, Arthur Housman, Tom McGuire and Adolph Milar. The film was directed by William P.S. Earle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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The Road of Ambition was released on December 20, 1920 and runs for 1h.
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The Road of Ambition (1920) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.