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The Adventures of Ruth
The Adventures of Ruth

The Adventures of Ruth

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Daniel Robin has become mixed up with a band of criminals known as "the 13," and is shot when he refuses to do their bidding. His daughter Ruth, brought home from boarding school, reaches his bedside before he expires. He tells her that she will be given thirteen keys. Instructions will be provided with each key and, if she follows the instructions, she will eventually fully learn of her birthright. Many adventures then follow as Ruth attempts to solve the puzzle of each key and establish her true birthright.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

300 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

28 December 1919

Country

United States of America

Cast

Ruth Roland

Ruth Roland

Ruth Robin

Herbert Heyes

Herbert Heyes

Bob Wright

Thomas G. Lingham

Thomas G. Lingham

LaFarge, the Hound

William Human

William Human

Paul Brighton

Charles Bennett

Charles Bennett

Wayman

Helen Case

Helen Case

Countess Zirka

Helen Deliane

Helen Deliane

Melody Morne

Charles Belcher

Charles Belcher

George Larkin

George Larkin

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