The Innocence of Ruth

Jan 26, 1916

0h 59m

★ 4.5

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Edison Studios

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Cast

Ruth Travers

Viola Dana

Jimmy Carter

Edward Earle

Mortimer Reynolds

Augustus Phillips

Stockbroker

Robert Brower

Edna Morris

Lena Davril

Togo

T. Tamamoto

Mr. Travers

Brad Sutton

Housekeeper

Nellie Grant

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