''A Thousand to One'' is a 1920 American silent

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directed by Rowland V. Lee and starring

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and Charles West.

Plot

The story follows William Newlands, a man deep in debt who marries wealthy Beatrice on the advice of his unscrupulous friend, Jimmy Munroe. On their honeymoon train, they experience a derailment where Beatrice saves the life of mine owner Steven Crawford, but loses sight of her husband who is presumed dead. In reality, Newlands has survived the wreck and is filled with remorse for his past actions. He disguises himself with a beard and finds work at Crawford's mine, eventually becoming the foreman. During his time there, he brings law and order to the miners and discovers a rich vein of ore, saving Crawford from financial ruin. Despite his success, Newlands avoids Beatrice as he has decided to stay out of her life. However, Beatrice recognizes him and begs for a second chance at their marriage. Newlands ultimately agrees and the story ends with the couple reconciling.

Cast

as William Newlands *

as Beatrice Crittenden * Charles West as Jimmy Munroe *

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as Steven Crawford * J. Gordon Russell as Georgeson *

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as Donnelly

References

Bibliography

* Taves, Brian. ''Thomas Ince: Hollywood's Independent Pioneer''.

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, 2012.

External links

* 1920 films 1920 drama films 1920s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American drama films American black-and-white films Films directed by Rowland V. Lee Films with screenplays by Joseph F. Poland 1920s American films {{1920s-silent-drama-film-stub