7.0Object: Alimony · 1928
Object: Alimony (1928) is a Drama film directed by Scott R. Dunlap, starring Lois Wilson, Hugh Allan, Ethel Grey Terry.
Drama
7.0Overview
Ruth Butler, a clerk in an emporium, marries Jimmy Rutledge and thereby greatly displeases his mother, the owner of the emporium, because of Ruth's lowly origins. Renaud Graham, one of Mrs. Rutledge's friends, becomes interested in Ruth, forces his way into her apartment, and attempts to make violent love to her. Jimmy walks in on their embrace and, suspecting the worst, leaves Ruth. In the family way, Ruth finds refuge in a boardinghouse where she meets Al Bryant, an aspiring writer. Ruth tells Al her life story, and he makes it into a bestselling novel and then into a play. Jimmy sees the play and comes to his senses, winning Ruth's forgiveness.
Cast
Lois Wilson, Hugh Allan, Ethel Grey Terry, Douglas Gilmore, Roscoe Karns, Carmelita Geraghty, Dickie Moore, Jane Keckley
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What is "Object: Alimony" about?
Ruth Butler, a clerk in an emporium, marries Jimmy Rutledge and thereby greatly displeases his mother, the owner of the emporium, because of Ruth's lowly origins. Renaud Graham, one of Mrs. Rutledge's friends, becomes interested in Ruth, forces his way into her apartment, and attempts to make violent love to her. Jimmy walks in on their embrace and, suspecting the worst, leaves Ruth. In the family way, Ruth finds refuge in a boardinghouse where she meets Al Bryant, an aspiring writer. Ruth tells Al her life story, and he makes it into a bestselling novel and then into a play. Jimmy sees the play and comes to his senses, winning Ruth's forgiveness.
When was "Object: Alimony" released?
Object: Alimony was released in 1928.
Who stars in "Object: Alimony"?
The cast includes Lois Wilson, Hugh Allan, Ethel Grey Terry, Douglas Gilmore.
