The Awakening of Ruth (1917)
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.
Director: Edward H. Griffith
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: September 17, 1917
Cast
- Shirley Mason - Ruth Hoagland
- George J. Forth - Bob Winthrop
- Joseph Burke - Reuben Hoagland
- William T. Hayes - Reverend Josiah Arbuthnot
- Donald Hall - Dr. William Strong
- Sally Crute - Fay Harrington
- Jessie Stevens - Mrs. Greer
- Edward Elkas - Joseph Ulrich
- David Davies - Henri Ressori
- Carolyn Lee - Rosaline Fothergill
Screenplay
Production: Perfection Pictures, Edison Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Edward H. Griffith
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Awakening of Ruth?
- The Awakening of Ruth was directed by Edward H. Griffith.
- Who stars in The Awakening of Ruth?
- The Awakening of Ruth stars Shirley Mason, George J. Forth, Joseph Burke, William T. Hayes, Donald Hall, Sally Crute.
- How long is The Awakening of Ruth?
- The Awakening of Ruth has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is The Awakening of Ruth?
- The Awakening of Ruth is a Drama film.
- Where was The Awakening of Ruth produced?
- The Awakening of Ruth was produced in United States of America.