Victory (1919)
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Axel Heyst (Jack Holt) is taught bitter lessons by his father -- that pity is contemptible and sympathy is useless. So the young man intends to exile himself to an island, but he winds up bringing along Alma (Seena Owen), who he has saved from unhappy circumstances. Even more complications arise… More Axel Heyst (Jack Holt) is taught bitter lessons by his father -- that pity is contemptible and sympathy is useless. So the young man intends to exile himself to an island, but he winds up bringing along Alma (Seena Owen), who he has saved from unhappy circumstances. Even more complications arise when hotel proprietor Schomberg (Wallace Beery), who is jealous of Heyst, sends a group of crooks after him. The arrival of these evil characters, led by Ricardo (Lon Chaney), inspires Heyst to drop his father's philosophies and save the girl. This story was based on the novel by Joseph Conrad, but -- as is all-too common in the world of cinema -- instead of the book's tragic ending (both Alma and Heyst died), the pair live happily ever after. ~ Janiss Garza, Rovi
- Directed By
- Maurice Tourneur
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Classics
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Dec 7, 1919 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television
Falls off after a creatively directed opening 20 minutes.
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Phil Hall, Film Threat
Rousing silent adventure.
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Cast
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Wallace Beery
as Schomberg
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Lon Chaney
as Ricardo
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Jack Holt
as Axel Heyst
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Bull Montana
as Pedro
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George Nichols
as Captain Davidson
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Seena Owen
as Alma
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Laura Winston
as Mrs. Schomberg
