The Innocence of Ruth
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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1916 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | John H. Collins |
| Runtime | 59 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.5/10 (2 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a classic melodramatic conflict between innocence and corruption, relying on the stark contrast of its characters and their social stations. It explores the emotional landscape of its heroine through the expressive visual language of silent cinema.
What lingers after the final reel is a sense of moral clarity and the satisfying, if familiar, triumph of virtue over malicious design. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: John H. Collins
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Best viewed in a quiet setting with a fitting piano score, embracing the rhythms of early cinema.
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