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The Innocence of Ruth

The Innocence of Ruth

Genres

Drama

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The young Ruth Travers, left an orphan after the death of her father financially ruined by Mortimer Reynolds, is welcomed at home by Jimmy Carter, a young millionaire who becomes her guardian. Ruth's winsome qualities gradually win Jimmy's heart. Meanwhile at a Charity Ball, Ruth meets Mr. Reynolds, who is contriving to ruin her virtue.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

59 mins

Rating

4.5/10

Release Date

26 January 1916

Country

United States of America

Cast

Viola Dana

Viola Dana

Ruth Travers

Edward Earle

Edward Earle

Jimmy Carter

Augustus Phillips

Augustus Phillips

Mortimer Reynolds

Robert Brower

Robert Brower

Stockbroker

Lena Davril

Lena Davril

Edna Morris

T. Tamamoto

T. Tamamoto

Togo

Brad Sutton

Brad Sutton

Mr. Travers

Nellie Grant

Nellie Grant

Housekeeper

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