The Awakening of Ruth · 1917
The Awakening of Ruth (1917) is a Drama film directed by Edward H. Griffith, starring Shirley Mason, George J. Forth, Joseph Burke.
Drama
Overview
Ruth Hoagland grows up on the Florida Keys with no companion other than her father, a half-witted fisherman who spends most of his time hunting for buried treasure. Vacationing yachtsman Bob Winthrop and Ruth fall in love, but Winthrop returns to New York, and after a year, has forgotten Ruth. After finding two chests in a cave, Ruth locates her father unconscious from a fall. She goes to the mainland for help, but returns with the Reverend Josiah Arbuthnot and Dr. William Strong, to find her father dead. Strong, out of kindness, offers to marry her, but Ruth declines, sure that Winthrop will return.
Cast
Shirley Mason, George J. Forth, Joseph Burke, William T. Hayes, Donald Hall, Sally Crute, Jessie Stevens, Edward Elkas
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What is "The Awakening of Ruth" about?
Ruth Hoagland grows up on the Florida Keys with no companion other than her father, a half-witted fisherman who spends most of his time hunting for buried treasure. Vacationing yachtsman Bob Winthrop and Ruth fall in love, but Winthrop returns to New York, and after a year, has forgotten Ruth. After finding two chests in a cave, Ruth locates her father unconscious from a fall. She goes to the mainland for help, but returns with the Reverend Josiah Arbuthnot and Dr. William Strong, to find her father dead. Strong, out of kindness, offers to marry her, but Ruth declines, sure that Winthrop will return.
When was "The Awakening of Ruth" released?
The Awakening of Ruth was released in 1917.
Who stars in "The Awakening of Ruth"?
The cast includes Shirley Mason, George J. Forth, Joseph Burke, William T. Hayes.
