Dust Be My Destiny(1939)
A BOY AND A GIRL THAT THE WORLD FORGOT...AND A LOVE IT WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER!
Dust Be My Destiny Synopsis
Embittered after serving time for a burglary he did not commit, Joe Bell is soon back in jail, on a prison farm. His love for the foreman's daughter leads to a fight between them, leading to the older man's death due to a weak heart. Joe and Mabel go on the run as he thinks no-one would believe a nobody like him.
Dust Be My Destiny (1939) is a crime, drama and romance film directed by Lewis Seiler, released on September 16, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars John Garfield, Priscilla Lane, Alan Hale and Frank McHugh. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Lewis Seiler
- Writers:
- Jerome Odlum, Robert Rossen, Seton I. Miller
- Cinematographer:
- James Wong Howe
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures, First National Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Dust Be My Destiny Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Garfield
as Joe Bell
Priscilla Lane
as Mabel Alden
Alan Hale
as Michael 'Mike' Leonard
Frank McHugh
as Caruthers
Billy Halop
as Hank Glenn
Bobby Jordan
as Jimmy Glenn
Charley Grapewin
as Pop
Henry Armetta
as Nick Spelucci
Stanley Ridges
as Charles 'Charlie' Garreth
John Litel
as Prosecutor
Moroni Olsen
as Slim Jones
Victor Kilian
as Doc Saunders
Key crew
Directed by Lewis Seiler, written by Jerome Odlum, Robert Rossen and Seton I. Miller.
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Dust Be My Destiny Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 20 ratings.
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Who stars in Dust Be My Destiny?
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The main cast of Dust Be My Destiny (1939) includes John Garfield, Priscilla Lane, Alan Hale, Frank McHugh and Billy Halop. The film was directed by Lewis Seiler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dust Be My Destiny released?
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Dust Be My Destiny was released on September 16, 1939 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Dust Be My Destiny worth watching?
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Dust Be My Destiny (1939) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.