The Innocence of Ruth (1916)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.663 |
Directed By
John H. Collins
TOP CAST
Viola Dana
Ruth Travers
Edward Earle
Jimmy Carter
Augustus Phillips
Mortimer Reynolds
Robert Brower
Stockbroker
Lena Davril
Edna Morris
T. Tamamoto
Togo
Brad Sutton
Mr. Travers
Nellie Grant
Housekeeper
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