Movie

Dust Be My Destiny

“A BOY AND A GIRL THAT THE WORLD FORGOT...AND A LOVE IT WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER!”

★ 6.5(20)19391h 28m

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Good to know

Director: Lewis Seiler
Release date: 1939-09-16
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

About Dust Be My Destiny

Dust Be My Destiny is a 1939 movie in the Crime, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Lewis Seiler, starring John Garfield, Priscilla Lane and Alan Hale. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 20 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Dust Be My Destiny in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Embittered after serving time for a burglary he did not commit, Joe Bell is soon back in jail, on a prison farm. His love for the foreman's daughter leads to a fight between them, leading to the older man's death due to a weak heart. Joe and Mabel go on the run as he thinks no-one would believe a nobody like him.

Cast

John Garfield

Joe Bell

Priscilla Lane

Mabel Alden

Alan Hale

Michael 'Mike' Leonard

Frank McHugh

Caruthers

Billy Halop

Hank Glenn

Bobby Jordan

Jimmy Glenn

Charley Grapewin

Pop

Henry Armetta

Nick Spelucci

Stanley Ridges

Charles 'Charlie' Garreth

John Litel

Prosecutor

Moroni Olsen

Slim Jones

Victor Kilian

Doc Saunders

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Dust Be My Destiny in South Africa?+

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Is Dust Be My Destiny on Netflix?+

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How long is Dust Be My Destiny?+

Dust Be My Destiny has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in Dust Be My Destiny?+

Dust Be My Destiny stars John Garfield, Priscilla Lane, Alan Hale, Frank McHugh and Billy Halop.

When did Dust Be My Destiny come out?+

Dust Be My Destiny is a 1939 movie directed by Lewis Seiler.

What genre is Dust Be My Destiny?+

Dust Be My Destiny is Crime, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Dust Be My Destiny?+

Dust Be My Destiny was directed by Lewis Seiler.