Movie

The Road of Ambition

“"In the seething cauldrons of molten steel Bill Matthews saw visions of wealth and power and the golden glow of the blast furnace was the light that showed the way onward and upward to realization. An inspiring story of romance and determination."”

★ 9.0(1)19201h 0m

Drama

IMDb

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Good to know

Director: William P.S. Earle
Release date: 1920-12-20
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Selznick Pictures

About The Road of Ambition

The Road of Ambition is a 1920 movie in the Drama genre, directed by William P.S. Earle, starring Conway Tearle, Gladden James and Arthur Housman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Road of Ambition in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Bill Matthews, foreman for Bethel Steel, works hard to perfect a means for the elimination of waste in steel manufacture. Philip Colt, inheritor of the steel mill, is in love with Daphne Van Steer, whose father is in financial straits. One day, visiting the mill with Philip, Daphne witnesses Bill thrash an insolent workman, and is impressed with his strength though she then snubs him. Bill soon perfects his invention, and coming into great wealth, resolves to become Daphne's social equal by employing socialite May Larrabee to coach him.

Cast

Conway Tearle

Bill Matthews

Gladden James

Philip Colt

Arthur Housman

Monty Newcomb

Tom McGuire

Old Mack

Adolph Milar

Ole Olson

Florence Dixon

Daphne Van Steer

Florence Billings

May Larrabee

Tom Brooke

Mr. Benson

Themes & keywords

lost film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Road of Ambition in Italy?+

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Is The Road of Ambition on Netflix?+

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How long is The Road of Ambition?+

The Road of Ambition has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes (60 minutes).

Who stars in The Road of Ambition?+

The Road of Ambition stars Conway Tearle, Gladden James, Arthur Housman, Tom McGuire and Adolph Milar.

When did The Road of Ambition come out?+

The Road of Ambition is a 1920 movie directed by William P.S. Earle.

What genre is The Road of Ambition?+

The Road of Ambition is Drama film.

Who directed The Road of Ambition?+

The Road of Ambition was directed by William P.S. Earle.