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Dust Be My Destiny
🎬 Movie

Dust Be My Destiny

1939 · 88 min Crime Drama Romance
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Dust Be My Destiny has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.4/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1939. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

John Garfield

John Garfield

Joe Bell

Priscilla Lane

Priscilla Lane

Mabel Alden

Alan Hale

Alan Hale

Michael 'Mike' Leonard

Frank McHugh

Frank McHugh

Caruthers

Billy Halop

Billy Halop

Hank Glenn

Bobby Jordan

Bobby Jordan

Jimmy Glenn

Charley Grapewin

Charley Grapewin

Pop

Henry Armetta

Henry Armetta

Nick Spelucci

Stanley Ridges

Stanley Ridges

Charles 'Charlie' Garreth

John Litel

John Litel

Prosecutor

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