''Destiny's Toy'' is a surviving 1916 American silent film written and directed by

John B. O'Brien John B. "Jack" O'Brien (December 13, 1884 – August 15, 1936) was an American actor and film director of the silent era. He appeared in more than 80 films between 1909 and 1936. He also directed 53 films between 1914 and 1926. Biography O' ...

and starring

Louise Huff Louise Huff (November 14, 1895 – August 22, 1973) was an American actress of the silent film era. Biography Huff was a descendant of former President of the United States, President James Knox Polk. She began her acting career at the age ...

. It was produced by

Famous Players Film Company The Famous Players Film Company was a film company founded in 1912 by Adolph Zukor in partnership with the Frohman brothers, powerful New York City theatre impresario. History Discussions to form the company were held at The Lambs, a famous th ...

and released by

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. Print held in the Library of Congress collection and at George Eastman House.The Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: ''Destiny's Toy''
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Cast

as Nan * John Bowers as Reverend Robert Carter * J. W. Johnston as Thomas Carter *Harry Lee as Barnacle Joe *Mary Gray as Carter child *John T. Dillon as Bad Riley (credited as John Dillon) *Hattie Forsythe as Mrs. Carter *

Tammany Young Tammany Young (September 9, 1886 – April 26, 1936) was an American stage and film actor. Early life Born in New York City, Young appeared on Broadway in ''The Front Page'' (1928) by Ben Hecht and ''The New Yorkers'' (1930) by Herbert Fields ...

as Tick *

Eddie Sturgis Eddie Sturgis (1881–1947), also known as Edwin Sturgis, Ed Sturgis, or Edward Sturgis, was an American character actor of the silent and sound film eras. His career began in the 1916 film, '' The Lost Bridegroom'', which starred John Barrymor ...

as Dopey (credited as Ed Sturgis) *

Kate Lester Kate Lester (born Sarah Cody, 12 June 1857 – 12 October 1924) was an American theatrical and silent film actress. Her family, the Suydams of New York, were staying in Britain at the time of her birth.Who Was Who on Screen 3rd edition page ...

as Mrs. Calvin *Florence Johns as Mrs. Calvin's Daughter

References

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* * 1916 films American silent feature films Films based on short fiction Paramount Pictures films 1916 drama films American black-and-white films Silent American drama films Films directed by John B. O'Brien 1910s American films {{1910s-drama-film-stub