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19281h 10m7.0/ 10 · TMDB · 2 votes
Drama

Ruth Butler, a clerk in an emporium, marries Jimmy Rutledge and thereby greatly displeases his mother, the owner of the emporium, because of Ruth's lowly origins. Renaud Graham, one of Mrs. Rutledge's friends, becomes interested in Ruth, forces his way into her apartment, and attempts to make violent love to her. Jimmy walks in on their embrace and, suspecting the worst, leaves Ruth. In the family way, Ruth finds refuge in a boardinghouse where she meets Al Bryant, an aspiring writer. Ruth tells Al her life story, and he makes it into a bestselling novel and then into a play. Jimmy sees the play and comes to his senses, winning Ruth's forgiveness.

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Directed by Scott R. Dunlap

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Ansh Kapoor

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The people behind the story

Lois Wilson
Lois Wilson

Ruth Rutledge

Hugh Allan
Hugh Allan

Jimmy Rutledge

Ethel Grey Terry
Ethel Grey Terry

Mrs. Carrie Rutledge

Douglas Gilmore
Douglas Gilmore

Renaud Graham

Roscoe Karns
Roscoe Karns

Al Bryant

Carmelita Geraghty
Carmelita Geraghty

Mabel

Dickie Moore
Dickie Moore

Jimmy Rutledge Jr.

Jane Keckley
Jane Keckley

Boarding-House Owner

Thomas A. Curran

Philip Stone

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Film details

Released22 Dec 1928
Original languageEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
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