The Clutch of Circumstance
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Henry-houry
Director
Corinne Griffith
Ruth Lawson
Robert Gaillard
John Lawson
David Herblin
Rudolph Rayburn
Florence Deshon
Lory Williams
Denton Vane
Jack
Film Details
Release Date
Aug
26,
1918
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Vitagraph Co. of America; A Blue Ribbon Feature
Distribution Company
Greater Vitagraph, Inc.
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel The Clutch of Circumstance by Leighton Graves Osmun (New York, 1914).
Technical Specs
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
4,127ft
(5 reels)
Synopsis
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.
Director
Henry-houry
Director
Cast
Corinne Griffith
Ruth Lawson
Robert Gaillard
John Lawson
David Herblin
Rudolph Rayburn
Florence Deshon
Lory Williams
Denton Vane
Jack
Esta Banks
Mrs. Lawson
Film Details
Release Date
Aug
26,
1918
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Vitagraph Co. of America; A Blue Ribbon Feature
Distribution Company
Greater Vitagraph, Inc.
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel The Clutch of Circumstance by Leighton Graves Osmun (New York, 1914).
Technical Specs
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
4,127ft
(5 reels)
