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Fate (1913): Cast

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Fate is a 1913 short drama directed by D.W. Griffith, starring Charles Hill Mailes as Sim Sloane, Lionel Barrymore and Robert Harron. It runs 17 minutes.

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Fate (1913) movie poster
Released
Runtime
17 min
Director
D.W. Griffith
Genre
Drama
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Fate About?

The premise of Fate without spoilers.

Sim Sloane and his son are outcasts in their village, far from peaceful or kind. Their grandfather lives in a loving home, and when Sim visits his brutal sport he leaves with the grandfather’s help. Mocked and drunk, Sim vows revenge, steals the grandfather’s new powder, and in a venomous rage destroys the house of love he once cherished.

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Cast & crew

Fate Cast & Characters

Charles Hill Mailes leads the cast as Sim Sloane, with Lionel Barrymore as Father, Loving Family and Robert Harron as The Beloved Son. Directed by D.W. Griffith; 6 actors are credited in all.

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More from D.W. Griffith

More films directed by D.W. Griffith, best-rated first: Intolerance, The Struggle, Abraham Lincoln and Lady of the Pavements.

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Fate FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Fate, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fate?

Fate runs 17 minutes.

When was Fate released?

Fate was released on March 22, 1913.

Who directed Fate?

Fate was directed by D.W. Griffith.

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Who is in the cast of Fate?

Fate stars Charles Hill Mailes as Sim Sloane, Lionel Barrymore as Father, Loving Family and Robert Harron as The Beloved Son, among 6 credited actors.

Does Fate have a post-credit scene?

No. Fate has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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