The Destroyers Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The Destroyers.
The Destroyers Ending Explained: Canadian Mountie Philip Curtis is telling Josephine McCloud, with whom he is in love, about a hermit who once saved his life and nursed him back to health. Directed by Ralph Ince, this 1916 drama film stars Lucille Lee Stewart (Josephine McCloud), alongside Huntley Gordon as Peter God, John S. Robertson as Lawlor, Virginia Norden as Coralie De Gar. Rated 0/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.
What Happens at the End of The Destroyers?
Canadian Mountie Philip Curtis is telling Josephine McCloud, with whom he is in love, about a hermit who once saved his life and nursed him back to health. Josephine remains impassive until Philip tells her the hermit's name: Peter God. At the mention of his name, Josephine begs Philip to find Peter and take him a letter she had written to him. Puzzled but not wanting to deny anything to the woman he loves, he sets out to find Peter, but when he does he discovers that Josephine has a connection to Peter that Philip knew nothing about.
Ralph Ince's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Lucille Lee Stewart (Josephine McCloud)'s journey. Josephine remains impassive until Philip tells her the hermit's name: Peter God.
How Does Lucille Lee Stewart (Josephine McCloud)'s Story End?
- Lucille Lee Stewart: Lucille Lee Stewart's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Huntley Gordon (Peter God): Huntley Gordon's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- John S. Robertson (Lawlor): John S. Robertson's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of The Destroyers Mean?
The ending of The Destroyers brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Lucille Lee Stewart's story may not satisfy all audiences.