The Voice of Destiny
The Voice of Destiny is a 1918 silent mystery film directed by William Bertram. It was distributed by Pathé Exchange.
Plot
Charles Lind, stricken blind, turns over his business affairs to his brother John, a widower. The latter's little daughter, Marie, becomes a constant companion to the blind man. John, through unfortunate investments in the stock market, is financially ruined and his confession to his brother leads to a bitter quarrel between the two. Later in the evening while Charles is sitting at his dictaphone he is mysteriously murdered and valuable jewelry taken. John is accused of the crime mainly through statements by Briggs, the butler, but escapes. Briggs, it is discovered, has been leading a dual life, combining robbery with his duties as a butler. When shot down in a battle with the police, he refuses to make a statement. Marie accidently turns on the dictaphone which has recorded events preceding the murder and when confronted with this evidence from a mute witness, Briggs confesses to the murder and John is freed.Cast
- Marie Osborne as Marie Lind
- Jack Connolly as Charles Lind
- Morris Foster as John Lind
- Ellen Cassidy as Eleanor Lee
- Howard Crampton as Briggs
Reception