''The Crucifix of Destiny'' is a 1920 silent short semi-religious film written and directed by R. Dale Armstrong (who dedicates it to his late mother) and starring

Wheeler Dryden George Dryden Wheeler Jr. (31 August 1892 – 30 September 1957), known better as Wheeler Dryden, was an English-born American actor and film director. He was the son of Hannah Chaplin and music hall entertainer Leo Dryden, and younger half- ...

, half-brother of

Charlie Chaplin Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin Jr. (16 April 188925 December 1977) was an English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the era of silent film. He became a worldwide icon through his screen persona, the Tramp, and is consider ...

. Note:...Previously this film was thought to star matinee hero

Wallace Reid William Wallace Halleck Reid (April 15, 1891 – January 18, 1923) was an American actor in silent film, referred to as "the screen's most perfect lover". He also had a brief career as a racing driver. Early life Reid was born in St. Louis, M ...

who does not appear anywhere in the existing print.

Cast

*Signor Antonio Corsi - Father Ferdinand, monk *

- Paul Drummond *Audrey Chapman - Jean Carroll *Kitty Bradbury - Jean's mother

References

External links

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''The Crucifix of Destiny''
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