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Dust Be My Destiny

1939 · 88 min · Director: Lewis Seiler

Dust Be My Destiny (1939) is a crime drama, directed by Lewis Seiler. It stars John Garfield and Priscilla Lane. Its search for justice plays out in the courtroom. The 88-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.

What Dust Be My Destiny Is About

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.

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What is Dust Be My Destiny about?

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.

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How long is Dust Be My Destiny?

Dust Be My Destiny runs for 88 minutes (1h 28m).

When did Dust Be My Destiny come out?

Dust Be My Destiny was released in 1939.

Who directed Dust Be My Destiny?

Dust Be My Destiny was directed by Lewis Seiler.

Who stars in Dust Be My Destiny?

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

What is Dust Be My Destiny's rating?

Dust Be My Destiny holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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