The Clutch of Circumstance

Summary When businessman John Lawson is seriously injured in an accident, his wife Ruth travels from their New England village to New York to find a job that will support them both. Ruth works in a sweatshop until her health gives out, and then she is introduced to Broadway producer Rudolph "Rud" Rayburn. Rud makes Ruth a star and finally declares his love for her. Ruth wishes to remain faithful to her husband, but because rumors have circulated in the village about Ruth and Rud, John turns her out. Finally, Ruth returns to Rud and promises to marry him. View more details

The Clutch of Circumstance

Directed : Henry Houry

Written : Edward J. Montagne Leighton Osmun

Stars : Corinne Griffith Robert Gaillard Florence Deshon David Herblin

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Genres : Drama

Release date : Aug 25, 1918

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English None

Production companies : Vitagraph Company of America

Summary When businessman John Lawson is seriously injured in an accident, his wife Ruth travels from their New England village to New York to find a job that will support them both. Ruth works in a sweatshop until her health gives out, and then she is introduced to Broadway producer Rudolph "Rud" Rayburn. Rud makes Ruth a star and finally declares his love for her. Ruth wishes to remain faithful to her husband, but because rumors have circulated in the village about Ruth and Rud, John turns her out. Finally, Ruth returns to Rud and promises to marry him. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama

Release date : Aug 25, 1918

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English None

Production companies : Vitagraph Company of America

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